air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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Synthetic fibers, usually polyester spun to create air pockets between the fibers, are a good alternative and perform better in extremely wet conditions.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
The holes reduce contact surface area and create air pockets between the blade and cheese.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Place the tree in the hole, and backfill, tamping down firmly to eliminate air pockets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Step 1: Add Organic Matter Sprinkle a light dusting of bokashi bran on the bottom of your bokashi bucket, add a layer of food scraps or other organic matter, and press the scraps down to reduce air pockets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
The holes reduce contact surface area and create air pockets between the blade and cheese.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Place the tree in the hole, and backfill, tamping down firmly to eliminate air pockets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Step 1: Add Organic Matter Sprinkle a light dusting of bokashi bran on the bottom of your bokashi bucket, add a layer of food scraps or other organic matter, and press the scraps down to reduce air pockets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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