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Natural Vacuum

/ˈnæʧərəl ˈvækjuːm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A space that is devoid of matter, often occurring naturally in the universe.

    "In outer space, a natural vacuum exists where there is no air or matter."
  2. 2

    A condition or environment that is free from any physical substance.

    "The laboratory created a natural vacuum to conduct the experiment without interference from air."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'natural' originates from the Latin 'naturalis', meaning 'of nature', while 'vacuum' comes from the Latin 'vacuus', meaning 'empty'. The combination reflects the concept of a space devoid of matter, often found in scientific contexts.

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