weightlessness

• Zustand, in dem ein Körper kein oder nur ein sehr geringes Gewicht zu haben scheint, wie im freien Fall oder im Weltraum; auch übertragen für Leichtigkeit oder fehlende Schwere.

The property of being comparatively small in weight or having no apparent weight, often experienced in free fall or in space.

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1. State of being very lightB2formal

   The quality or condition of having very little weight, being comparatively light.

   Leichtgewichtigkeit

   • The weightlessness of the new fabric made it perfect for summer clothing.
   • Due to the weightlessness of the materials, shipping costs were minimal.
   • The engineer was impressed by the weightlessness of the carbon fiber component.

   Synonymeairinessinsubstantialitylightnessslightness

   Antonymegravityweight

2. Zero gravityB2formalscientific

   The condition experienced in free fall or in orbit where the force of gravity is not felt, resulting in a sensation of floating.

   Schwerelosigkeit

   • Astronauts train for weightlessness in special parabolic flights.
   • In the weightlessness of space, liquids form into perfect spheres.
   • The effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body are still being studied.

   Synonymefree fall