Space suit

/ˈspeɪs.suːt/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A system of protective and pressurized clothing, together with environmental equipment, worn by astronauts when in space.
  2. 2
    A pressurized protective outfit worn by people working with extreme biohazards.

    "Yale officials may have to consider treating Sabia virus as a so-called class 4 biohazard from now on, which means researchers will be able to handle it only inside a glove box or while wearing a space suit."

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"Yale officials may have to consider treating Sabia virus as a so-called class 4 biohazard from now on, which means researchers will be able to handle it only inside a glove box or while wearing a space suit."

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