Definitions and Examples of vacuum, evacuated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A space or container from which the air has been completely or partially removed.
Example
The scientist used a vacuum to remove all the air from the test tube.
Completely emptied or removed of air or any other gas.
Example
The building was evacuated due to a gas leak, and the firefighters had to ventilate it before people could return.
Key Differences: vacuum vs evacuated
- 1Vacuum refers to a space or container from which the air has been completely or partially removed.
- 2Evacuated describes a space or container that has been completely emptied or removed of air or any other gas.
Effective Usage of vacuum, evacuated
- 1Science: Use these antonyms when discussing experiments that require a vacuum or an evacuated space.
- 2Engineering: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations about designing and testing equipment that operates in a vacuum or an evacuated environment.
- 3Household: Use these antonyms when discussing cleaning appliances such as vacuum cleaners that remove dust and debris from surfaces.
Remember this!
The antonyms vacuum and evacuated describe a space or container that is devoid of air or any other gas. Use these words when discussing experiments, designing and testing equipment, or household cleaning appliances.