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microgravity
This term is primarily used in scientific, aerospace, and technical registers. It describes a state of apparent weightlessness rather than the total absence of gravity, as gravity still acts on objects in orbit; the sensation of weightlessness arises because the object is in a state of continuous free fall.
In a technical context, it is often contrasted with "hypergravity" (increased gravity) or "1g" (standard Earth gravity). It is almost exclusively used as an uncountable noun when referring to the environment or condition of weightlessness.
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Examples
The International Space Station provides a unique environment for microgravity research.
The International Space Station provides a unique environment for microgravity research.
I wonder how my body will react to prolonged microgravity.
Look at how the water forms a perfect sphere in microgravity.
Microgravity allows scientists to grow crystals without the interference of convection.
Microgravity allows scientists to grow crystals without the interference of convection.
It is hard to sleep when you are floating in microgravity.
The aircraft performed a parabolic flight to simulate microgravity for the students.
We must secure all loose equipment to prevent it from drifting in microgravity.
Fluid behavior changes drastically under conditions of microgravity.
Fluid behavior changes drastically under conditions of microgravity.