Low-pressure (adjective)

Having or characterized by a low pressure.

Origin:

The term "low-pressure" is derived from the adjective "low" which means "not high or tall; near the ground" and "pressure" which means "the force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it." the use of the hyphen in the word "low-pressure" emphasizes the compound nature of the word, and its association with the concept of pressure.

Examples:

1. The low-pressure system caused the storm to be less severe than forecasted.
2. The diver was trained to handle low-pressure environments at great depths.
3. The low-pressure tires on the car caused it to handle poorly on wet roads.
4. The patient's low-pressure blood flow required a medical intervention.
5. The low-pressure boiler was not producing enough steam for the factory's needs.