Vacuum

usgb/ˈvækjuːm/
noun

An area or space that is empty or has no air or other gases.

After the experiment, all air was pumped out, leaving a vacuum inside the flask.
Visual representation of "vacuum" - An area or space that is empty or has no air or other gases

Often appears as...

  • create a vacuum
  • vacuum flask
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Physics Term

Used in science to describe space completely devoid of matter, including air.

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Scientists study particles in a vacuum to isolate their behavior.
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Figurative Use

Metaphorically describes situations where something is lacking or absent.

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The artist paints not just with colors but also with vacuums.
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