Weightlessness

(n) //ˈweɪtləsnəs//

Meaning

The condition of experiencing no force of gravity, often observed in space

Pronunciation

UK /ˈweɪtləsnəs/

US /ˈweɪtləsnəs/

Example Sentences

To offset the muscle and bone loss that weightlessness inflicts, astronauts exercise nearly two hours daily on equipment bolted to the walls and floor.

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What Astronauts Eat, Wear and Miss in OrbitAsk an astronaut what they miss most about [Earth], and the answer is rarely the view; It is usually a smell, a texture, or a food they took for granted. Life aboard the International Space Station re...Read story

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