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airless

[air-lis] / ˈɛər lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
without fresh air
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ADJECTIVE
still
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Psychologically, they counter the angst triggered by cramped, airless, maze-like commuter warrens.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

In this method, astronomers observe the star at times when both TRAPPIST-1e and TRAPPIST-1b, the system's innermost and airless planet, cross in front of the star at the same time.

From Science Daily Dec. 12, 2025

Since extreme temperatures and cosmic rays break down rubber or turn it to a brittle glass, metal alloys and high-performance plastic are chief contenders for airless space tyres.

From BBC May 12, 2025

We can hear the muscles rippling under Jackie’s skin, and the ominous difference between quiet and airless.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 8, 2024

Cramped and airless, with some foul liquid that smelled like rotten eggs dripping from the ceiling.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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