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Word: plenum (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present.
  • An enclosed space having greater than atmospheric pressure.
  • computing A type of network cabling which satisfies plenum-ratings issued by the National Electrical Code. These cables are safer in case of a fire, producing less smoke and fumes.
  • figuratively A state of fullness, a great quantity (of something).
  • physics A space that is completely filled with matter.
  • The space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc.

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