devacuumization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of which a vacuum loses its integrity and allows atmosphere to flow into it. For example, a broken cathode ray tube (CRT) will devacuumize and allow air to flow into it.

Word forms

devacuumization

Etymology

From de- + vacuum + -ization.

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