How to Use water pressure in a Sentence

water pressure

noun
Definition of water pressurenext
  • Kohler checked the intake line and saw the water pressure had dropped.
    — Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • At the depth the snailfish was filmed, the water pressure is 800 times higher than the surface of the ocean.
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The water pressure is somewhat adjustable and the control on the side is easy to use.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Plus, longer hoses get less water pressure from your faucet.
    — Kate Morgan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The water pressure where the Titanic rests is about 6,000 pounds per square inch.
    — Joel Achenbach, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
  • Just keep in mind that this faucet’s sprayer lacks the water pressure of other models on our list.
    — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
  • There’s a knob for adjusting the water pressure and a toggle that redirects the angle of the spray.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The water pressure and spray pattern are adjustable too.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
  • This refers to the amount of water pressure a fabric can endure before moisture seeps through.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2023
  • Anyone who has dove to the bottom of a pool has noticed the difference in water pressure, a heaviness in the nose and ears.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC News, 23 June 2023
  • Use a water pressure gauge attached to the spigot to test your source's performance.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2023
  • To make sure the water isn’t brown, to make sure that water pressure is in that sweet spot between too slow and too fast and to make sure your nose doesn’t notice the water.
    — Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Cimino says that the pressure rating of your hose should ideally match the water pressure of your home.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Keep applying heat until the water pressure is restored and the water flows through freely.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Water runs dry at height of fires Reports found that hydrants began to run dry during the height of the blaze as water pressure dipped amid the destruction.
    — Tomas Navia, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2023
  • In addition, there will be about 8,000 feet of new pipe installed in the village to ensure proper water pressure.
    — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The easiest way to check your pressure is with a water pressure test gauge, available online or at hardware stores and home centers.
    — Dan Diclerico, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 June 2023
  • Experts said the submarine likely imploded under the 6,000 pounds per square inch of water pressure present at the site of the Titanic.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • It's made with stainless steel hardware, adjustable water pressure, and can be mounted on your toilet or a nearby wall.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Each plunger boosts the water pressure sequentially, one feeding higher pressure water to the plunger next in line.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
  • After Louisville lost water pressure, Whelton said, volatile and semivolatile organic compounds were sucked in and dragged around the water system there.
    — Patrick Martin, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The water pressure should be relatively light to avoid damage or stretching.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
  • This water filter is effective, while still providing a decent water pressure for the home, with high flow rates up to 20 gallons per minute.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Along with having to make sure to get bigger Uber vehicles, Schaefer said there was then no water pressure at the hotel when taking showers after the shootaround.
    — Stephen Hawkins, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Both Hazlett and Lane recommend installing the barrel on top of some sort of platform to make using the barrel easy and maximize water pressure.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2023
  • Because of the leaks, there is not sufficient water pressure for other parts of the system to operate properly.
    — Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 3 July 2023
  • Residents should see reduced water pressure for only a few hours and water should remain safe to drink, Ms. Hillman said.
    — Sarah Fowler, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Loss of water pressure can allow pollutants to enter pipes.
    — Andrew J. Whelton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2023

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