/ ˌhaɪpəˈbærɪk; NAmE ˌhaɪpər-/ adjective
( physics ) ( of gas ) at a higher pressure than normal
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WORD ORIGIN
1960s: from hyper- above normal + Greek barus heavy.
/ ˌhaɪpəˈbærɪk; NAmE ˌhaɪpər-/ adjective
( physics ) ( of gas ) at a higher pressure than normal
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WORD ORIGIN
1960s: from hyper- above normal + Greek barus heavy.
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005