airless

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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

It’s a cold, dusty, desert world, nearly airless.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

He is confined to a small, airless room with six other Israelis, all men considerably younger than Mr. Sharabi, who was 51 at the time of his kidnapping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 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

My name spread like smoke in an airless room.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison