Microgravity
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A state of very low acceleration between two free floating objects, as found in sustained freefall, in orbit, or in interstellar space. uncountable, usually
"In microgravity their arteries are thickening and stiffening and the muscle of the heart weakening and shrinking."
Example
More examples"The space station is designed to be a permanent orbiting research facility. Its major purpose is to perform world-class science and research that only a microgravity environment can provide."
Etymology
From micro- + gravity.
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