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airless

[air-lis] / ˈɛər lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
without fresh air
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ADJECTIVE
still
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As a result, scientists generally expect these distant objects to be airless.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

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

From Slate • Dec. 9, 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

A few blocks from Lake Michigan, the three-story red brick building was grimy, the halls airless.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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