particle-free
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/ˈpɑːrtɪkl-friː/
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/ˈpɑːtɪkl-friː/
absence of particles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'particle-free' originates from the combination of 'particle' and 'free', where 'particle' refers to a small portion of matter and 'free' means without or lacking.
Historical Evolution
The term 'particle-free' evolved from the need to describe environments or conditions devoid of small matter particles, especially in scientific contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without particles', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a state or condition where no particles are present.
The laboratory maintained a particle-free environment for the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 07:51