air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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Aggressive turning or tilling harms microorganisms, kills beneficial insects and earthworms, increases erosion, removes air pockets, releases carbon into the atmosphere and brings dormant weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for their growth.
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
These internal air pockets interact with light in ways that produce shimmering, vivid plumage.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.
—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
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
These internal air pockets interact with light in ways that produce shimmering, vivid plumage.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.
—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
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“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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