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vacuum

/ˈvæk.juːm/

Translations

vacuumnoun

vacuums

/ˈvæk.juːm/

videPhysique ; espace dépourvu de matière.

The scientists created a vacuum in the chamber to conduct their experiment.

Les scientifiques ont créé un vide dans la chambre pour mener leur expérience.

videAu sens figuré : manque, absence de quelque chose.

After the leader resigned, there was a power vacuum in the organization.

Après la démission du dirigeant, il y a eu un vide du pouvoir dans l’organisation.

aspirateurAppareil ménager.

She used the vacuum to clean the carpet before the guests arrived.

Elle a utilisé l’aspirateur pour nettoyer le tapis avant l’arrivée des invités.

Synonyms

vacuumverb

vacuumed

Past Simple

vacuumed

Past Participle

vacuuming

Gerund

/ˈvæk.juːm/

aspirerPour nettoyer avec un aspirateur.

She vacuums the living room every Saturday morning.

Elle aspire le salon tous les samedis matin.

Additional translations

évacuerTechnique ; en parlant de l’air ou d’un gaz.

Synonyms

vacuumadjective

Used attributively to describe devices or processes that use or involve a vacuum (e.g., "vacuum pump").

videTechnique ; se dit d’un système ou d’un appareil fonctionnant sous vide.

The laboratory relies on a vacuum chamber for its experiments.

Le laboratoire dépend d’une chambre vide pour ses expériences.

Synonyms

Definitions

vacuumnoun

A space entirely devoid of matter, including air.

The scientists created a vacuum in the chamber to conduct their experiment.

A device or tool that uses suction to clean surfaces, especially floors.

She used the vacuum to clean the carpet before the guests arrived.

A state of emptiness or void; a lack of something.

After the leader resigned, there was a power vacuum in the organization.

vacuumverb

To clean with a vacuum cleaner.

She vacuums the living room every Saturday morning.

To remove air from a space to create a vacuum.

The technician vacuumed the chamber before starting the experiment.

vacuumadjective

Operated by, produced by, or utilizing a vacuum.

The laboratory relies on a vacuum chamber for its experiments.