air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Pack the soil in the gaps to avoid air pockets.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Salting draws out surface moisture and slightly collapses those air pockets, making the flesh denser and less likely to absorb excess oil.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Plant the stem deep in the soil and water it in to remove any larger air pockets around it.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Pack the soil in the gaps to avoid air pockets.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Salting draws out surface moisture and slightly collapses those air pockets, making the flesh denser and less likely to absorb excess oil.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Plant the stem deep in the soil and water it in to remove any larger air pockets around it.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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