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vacuum

/ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/

Meanings
noun
A region of space that contains no matter.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the vacuum in space to understand how stars form. "
space physics astronomy science

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration administrator

administrator noun

/ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

"The school administrator handled the budget for the entire department. "

Illustration physically

physically adverb

/ˈfɪzɪkli/

In a physical manner.

"The children physically exhausted themselves playing tag in the park. "

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration resistance

resistance noun

/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/

The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.

"the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics"

Illustration reduction

reduction noun

/ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/

The act, process, or result of reducing.

"The reduction in homework assignments allowed students more free time. "

Illustration satellites

satellites noun

/ˈsætəlaɪts/

A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

"A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite."

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration rarefaction

rarefaction noun

/ˌrɛrəˈfæಕ್ಷən/ /ˌreərəˈfæಕ್ಷən/

A reduction in the density of a material, especially that of a fluid.

"The sudden rarefaction of air near the explosion caused a sharp drop in pressure that shattered nearby windows. "

Illustration condenser

condenser noun

/kənˈdɛnsər/ /kɒnˈdɛnsər/

A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.

"The air conditioner uses a condenser to cool the refrigerant gas, turning it into a liquid that helps cool the room. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"