English Dictionary

plenum

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpliːnəm/

名詞

比喩的用法

(physics) A space that is completely filled with matter. / (figuratively) A state of fullness, a great quantity (of something).

日本語の意味

物理学: 物質で完全に充填された空間 / 比喩的: 豊富で充実している状態、または非常に多い量

In certain cosmological models, a plenum (a space that is completely filled with matter) replaces the vacuum, altering our interpretation of cosmic expansion.

いくつかの宇宙論モデルでは、物質で完全に満たされた空間が真空に取って代わり、宇宙膨張の解釈を変える。

意味（1）

(physics) A space that is completely filled with matter.

The idea was that a thing could only move into an empty place, and that, in a plenum, there are no empty places.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A state of fullness, a great quantity (of something).

He lay on the long stone slant down to the slapping waves, his denim shorts, sneakers, and socks under his head for a pillow, feeling the splendour of distance in all directions, the liquid silence, the plenum of aloneness.

意味（3）

A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present.

意味（4）

An enclosed space having greater than atmospheric pressure.

意味（5）

The space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc.

意味（6）

(computing) A type of network cabling which satisfies plenum-ratings issued by the National Electrical Code. These cables produce less smoke and fumes in the event of fire.

plenums （ plural ）

plena （ plural ）