vacuum

nounmasculinetécnico/ˈvakuu/low

vá·cu·o

Definition

A space entirely devoid of matter; absence of air or any other gas.

The experiment was conducted under vacuum conditions.

The vacuum pump removes air from the container.

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Common collocations

absolute vacuumvacuum pumpvacuum chamberpartial vacuum

Do latim 'vacuus' (vazio).