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vacuum

Произношение:
vac.u.um
Часть речи:
n
Происхождение:
, pl vac.u.ums or vac.ua [L, fr. neut. of vacuus empty, fr. vacare to be empty]
Появление:
(1550)
Определение:
1: emptiness of space 2 a: a space absolutely devoid of matter b: a space partially exhausted (as to the highest degree possible) by artificial means (as an air pump) c: a degree of rarefaction below atmospheric pressure 3 a: a state or condition resembling a vacuum: void <the power ~ in Indochina after the departure of the French --Norman Cousins> b: a state of isolation from outside influences <people who live in a ~ ... so that the world outside them is of no moment --W. S. Maugham> 4: a device creating or utilizing a partial vacuum; esp: vacuum cleaner

Часть речи:
adj
Появление:
(1825)
Определение:
1: of, containing, producing, or utilizing a partial vacuum <separated by means of ~ distillation> 2: of or relating to a vacuum device or system

Часть речи:
vt
Появление:
(1922)
Определение:
to use a vacuum device (as a vacuum cleaner) on ~ vi: to operate a vacuum device

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