Background for vacuums
BeDict Logo

vacuums

/ˈvækjuːmz/ /ˈvækjʊmz/

Meanings
noun
A region of space that contains no matter.

Examples :

"In science class, we learned that vacuums exist in outer space. "
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 fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

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 different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration reduction

reduction noun

/ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/

The act, process, or result of reducing.

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

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 theoretical

theoretical adjective

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

"The theoretical model for how to improve student focus in class was presented, but it hasn't yet been tested in a real classroom setting. "

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"