microgravity

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɡrævəti/ /ˌmaɪkrəˈɡrævəti/

Meanings

noun

A state of very low acceleration between two free floating objects, as found in sustained freefall, in orbit, or in interstellar space.

Examples :

"Astronauts experience microgravity aboard the International Space Station, allowing them to float freely. "

Related Words

floating verb

/ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

"The boat floated on the water."

sustained verb

/səˈsteɪnd/

To maintain, or keep in existence.

"The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces."

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

interstellar adjective

/ˌɪntərˈstelər/ /ˌɪnɾərˈstelər/

Between the stars.

"It can take centuries for light to travel interstellar distances."

station noun

/ˈsteɪʃən/

A stopping place.

"The train station was crowded with people waiting for their trains. "

objects noun

/ˈɒbdʒɛkts/ /əbˈdʒɛkts/

A thing that has physical existence.

"The children collected colorful objects from the beach, like seashells and smooth stones. "

freefall noun

/ˈfriːfɔːl/ /ˈfriːfɑːl/

The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.

"After the parachute deployed, the initial freefall stopped and he slowed down. "

astronauts noun

/ˈæstrəˌnɔːts/ /ˈæstrəˌnɑːts/

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

"Example Sentence: "Astronauts train for many years before they go to space." "

allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest"

international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

acceleration noun

/æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.

"a falling body moves toward the earth with an acceleration of velocity"