backpressure

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Synonyms: back pressure, acupressure

Antonyms: back pressure, acupressure

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|fluid dynamics}} [[pressure|Pressure]] that is opposed to the desired [[flow]] of a [[fluid]] (through a [[duct]]).
2. {{lb|en|computing}} The [[buildup]] of [[unprocessed]] [[data]] due to a [[bottleneck]]; a [[technique]] to control the flow of [[data]] between [[producer]]s and [[consumer]]s.

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