microgravity
noun
mi·cro·grav·i·ty
ˌmī-krə-ˈgra-və-tē 
: a condition in space in which only minuscule forces are experienced : virtual absence of gravity
broadly
: a condition of weightlessness
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Researchers have also developed sauté stations and deep fryers, among other kitchen gadgets, adapted for microgravity.
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Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 18 July 2024
But a lot of missions do not need to be restarted in microgravity.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024
The plan is for future versions of the LIFE habitat to house a hotel, restaurant, and labs where researchers can experiment in microgravity.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
Women’s vision appears to be less affected by microgravity, and their monocytes returned to normal more quickly than men’s.
—science.org, 21 June 2024
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Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 18 July 2024
But a lot of missions do not need to be restarted in microgravity.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024
The plan is for future versions of the LIFE habitat to house a hotel, restaurant, and labs where researchers can experiment in microgravity.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
Women’s vision appears to be less affected by microgravity, and their monocytes returned to normal more quickly than men’s.
—science.org, 21 June 2024
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microgravity
noun
mi·cro·grav·i·ty
ˌmī-krə-ˈgrav-ət-ē
: the condition of being weightless or of the near absence of gravity
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