HYPERBARIC


Meaning of HYPERBARIC in English

/ 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.

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