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In line with those sleep-apnea devices, the OPAP system is designed for nighttime use and is equipped with a programmable vacuum pump that delivers negative pressure to the eyes via a pair of snugly fitting goggles.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
If the vacuum pumps are in danger of not maintaining a seal or there is an issue with the stability of the wall, the TV automatically deploys four quick adhesives for stability.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 5 Oct. 2023
Its announcement said: Sensors within Displace TVs constantly measure the battery level and pressure in the vacuum, analyze the wall's surface, and check leakage on the vacuum pumps.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 5 Oct. 2023
Controls are easy to access and the vacuum pump, sensor, and alarm make sure your camera and housing are sealed properly before submerging in water.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
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“Vacuum pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20pump. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
vacuum pump
noun
: a pump for removing gas from an enclosed space
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