"downthrust" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2025, Manickavasakan S. Nadar, Applied Gas Lift Technology—A Contemporary Data-driven Approach (page 23)",
          "text": "The differential pressure across each impeller and hence the pump may exceed safe operating limits. Pumps are designed for some downthrust – however, if the downthrust is excessive, it will cause additional wear […]"
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