vacuum

Meanings

• noun

  A space devoid of matter, especially a space surrounded by a solid object and enclosed by a wall or membrane.

  - "The vacuum of space is filled with cosmic radiation."
  - "The scientist created a vacuum to study the behavior of subatomic particles."

• verb

  To remove all the air or other gases from a container or space.

  - "Vacuum your carpets regularly to keep them clean."
  - "The scientist vacuumed the chamber before introducing the gas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

plenum

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Synonyms

vacancy , void , hoover , hoover , hoovering , hoover

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vacuum
raves , caves , aves , graves

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Variants

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vacua , vacuum , vacuums , vacuumed , vacuuming , vacuum bottle , vacuum bottles , vacuum cleaner , vacuum cleaners , vacuum sweeper , vacuum flask , vacuum gauge , vacuum gauges , vacuum-packed , vacuum pan , vacuum pans , vacuum pump , vacuum pumps

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vacuus', meaning 'empty'.

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Trivia

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1. The vacuum of space is not completely empty, as it contains particles, radiation, and cosmic microwave background radiation.

2. The first vacuum cleaner was invented in 1901 by James Spangler.

3. The concept of a vacuum was first proposed by Aristotle, but it wasn't until the 17th century that scientists began to experimentally verify its existence.

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Related Concepts

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1. vacuum cleaner: A device used to remove dirt and dust from floors and other surfaces by creating a partial vacuum and sucking up debris.

2. vacuum state: A state of minimum energy in quantum mechanics, where all particles have the lowest possible energy level.

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Culture

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The concept of a vacuum has been significant in physics and astronomy, with the discovery of a vacuum in space leading to advancements in our understanding of the universe. In literature, the term 'vacuum' has been used metaphorically to describe a sense of emptiness or lack.

How to Memorize "vacuum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass jar being sealed and all the air being removed, creating a vacuum.
   - Visualize a space station in the vacuum of space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vacuum' with the idea of emptiness or lack.
   - Think of a space without any matter when you hear the word 'vacuum'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vacuums are empty spaces' to remember the definition of a vacuum.
   - Create a mental image of a vacuum cleaner to help remember the verb form of the word.

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