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vacuum bottle
nounC2
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌbɒt.əl/A container designed to keep liquids hot or cold by using a double-walled, evacuated space (vacuum) between the walls as insulation.
vacuum brake
nounC2
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌbreɪk/A type of braking system used on trains where braking power is created by using a vacuum.
vacuum casting
nounLow/Very Low
/ˈvæk.juːm ˈkɑːstɪŋ/A manufacturing process where liquid material (often plastic, rubber, or metal) is drawn into a mold using a vacuum to create a precise replica.
vacuum cleaner
nounB1
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌkliː.nər/An electrical appliance that cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt.
vacuum coffee maker
nounLow
/ˈvæk.juːm ˈkɒf.i ˌmeɪ.kə/A brewing device that uses vacuum pressure to produce coffee.
vacuum concrete
nounC1/C2
/ˈvæk.juːm ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/A type of concrete from which excess water is extracted using a vacuum process during placement, increasing its early strength and density.
vacuum distillation
nounC2
/ˈvæk.juːəm ˌdɪs.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/A process in chemistry and chemical engineering where a liquid is distilled under reduced pressure, allowing it to boil at a lower temperature than its normal boiling point.
vacuum drying
nounLow-frequency technical term
/ˈvæk.juːm ˈdraɪ.ɪŋ/A technical process for removing moisture from a substance by placing it in a low-pressure environment, which lowers the boiling point of water and allows for drying at lower temperatures.
vacuum flask
nounB1
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌflɑːsk/A container with double walls enclosing a vacuum, used to keep liquids hot or cold for an extended period.
vacuum forming
nounlow
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌfɔː.mɪŋ/A manufacturing process where a heated plastic sheet is stretched over a mould using a vacuum to create a 3D shape.
vacuum frame
nounC1
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌfreɪm/A device used in printing or photographic processing that holds material flat against a surface using suction.
vacuum gauge
nounLow
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌɡeɪdʒ/An instrument for measuring the pressure in a vacuum or low-pressure environment.
vacuum pan
nounC1
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌpæn/A sealed vessel in which a partial vacuum is created to lower the boiling point of a liquid, used historically in sugar refining.
vacuum pump
nounC1
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌpʌmp/A device that removes gas molecules from a sealed volume to create a partial or full vacuum.
vacuum servo
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈvæk.juːm ˈsɜː.vəʊ/A vehicle braking component that uses engine vacuum to amplify the force applied by the driver's foot on the brake pedal.
vacuum tube
nounC1
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌtjuːb/An electronic device consisting of a sealed glass tube from which most air has been removed, containing electrodes that control electron flow, used to amplify, switch, or modify electrical signals.
vacuum-pack
verb-transitiveC1
/ˈvæk.juːm ˌpæk/To seal something in an airtight package after removing the air, typically to preserve it.
vacuumize
verb-transitiveVery low
/ˈvæk.juː.maɪz/To clean, dry, or pack something using a vacuum or vacuum-sealing process.
vad
abbreviationnounRare
/væd/(in Tamil or Finnish) An interrogative pronoun meaning 'what?'
vade mecum
nounC1/C2
/ˌvɑːdeɪ ˈmiːkəm/A handbook or guide that is constantly kept at hand for reference.

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