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microgravity [‚mī·krō′grav·əd·ē] (mechanics) A state of very weak gravity, such that the gravitational acceleration experienced by an observer inside the system in question is of the order of one-millionth of that on earth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jemison, an avid dancer, tried dancing in this microgravity environment. NASA food scientists now know to add tots of spice to space fare because the senses of smell and taste are dulled in microgravity. Microgravity atrophies muscles and depletes bone mass. |
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