zero gravity

noun

: the state or condition of lacking apparent gravitational pull : weightlessness

Examples of zero gravity in a Sentence

experiments conducted in zero gravity
Recent Examples on the Web But director Johan Renck says Sandler had a tough, painful time portraying someone living in zero gravity for the science fiction movie Spaceman (streaming now on Netflix). Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2024 In zero gravity, Murali will test carbon dioxide leakage patterns in using their Arduino kit sensors and the FLIR camera. Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024 Visitors to the new exhibit will don VR headsets to simulate the company’s journey above the Kármán Line made more realistic with interactive zero gravity indicators, seat shakers, and audio. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2023 To study how bone density is affected by zero gravity, the experiment from Zubair’s lab contains mesenchymal stem cells, which are found in bone marrow and create bone and other tissues. Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2024 There are some unknowns about the performance of a reactor and its uranium fuel in zero gravity. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 26 July 2023 The mesh seat is easy to clean, and reviewers love that infamous ‘zero gravity’ feel. $None on Amazon A Collapsible Laundry Basket The Laundry Turtle is designed for front-loading washers and dryers. Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023 At peak altitude and zero gravity, all six onboard free floated at 280,000 feet for nearly four minutes—a complete and utter weightlessness. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2023 For example, most people don’t have to worry about floating away from their beds due to zero gravity. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of zero gravity was in 1915

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“Zero gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20gravity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

zero gravity

noun
: the state or condition of lacking apparent gravitational pull : weightlessness

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