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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Low-pressure \Low"-pres`sure\, a.
   1. Having, employing, or exerting, a low degree of pressure.
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   2. same as easygoing, 4; as, a low-pressure salesman.

   Syn: easygoing.
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   Low-pressure steam engine, a steam engine in which low
      steam is used; often applied to a condensing engine even
      when steam at high pressure is used. See Steam engine.
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