Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-vacuo
Adverb
/ɪn ˈveɪ.kju.oʊ/
Definition
In a vacuum; without matter or surrounding influence.
Examples
- The experiment was conducted in-vacuo to eliminate the effects of air resistance.
- In-vacuo conditions are essential for understanding certain quantum mechanics principles.
Meaning
The term ‘in-vacuo’ describes a state or condition lacking any physical substance around it. It is often used in scientific contexts, particularly in physics and chemistry, to signify experiments or phenomena that occur in the absence of air or other materials.
Synonyms
- In a vacuum
- Without air
- Isolation
