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- [mahy-kroh-grav-i-tee]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌgræv ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-kroh-grav-i-tee]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌgræv ɪ ti/
Definitions of microgravity word
- noun microgravity a condition, especially in space orbit, where the force of gravity is so weak that weightlessness results. 1
- noun microgravity Very weak gravity, as in an orbiting spacecraft. 1
- noun microgravity the very low apparent gravity experienced in a spacecraft in earth orbit 0
- noun microgravity a nearly weightless condition, as that inside an orbiting spacecraft 0
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Origin of microgravity
First appearance:
before 1980 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1980-85; micro- + gravity
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Microgravity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
microgravity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
microgravity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with microgravity
- what is microgravity?
- how does microgravity affect the human body?
- what are the effects of microgravity on the human body?
- what is a microgravity environment?
- what are the effects of microgravity on the body?
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