word
Backpressure
BAK-presh-ur
/ˈbækprɛʃər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
backpressure
Dictionary meaning
A mechanism that slows producers when consumers can't keep up.
Examples
- The stream applies backpressure to avoid overload.
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