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Word: pressureless (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Worcester, Mass., the suit has a loose outside layer of shiny, aluminized fabric to protect the inner layers and to reflect solar or A-bomb heat. Inside is a coverall of special, airproofed nylon material carefully fitted to the individual wearer's body. In its normal, pressureless state, it is flexible and reasonably comfortable (see cut). Cold air or oxygen can be pumped through it to cool the pilot if his cabin gets...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Semi-Space Suit | 12/9/1957 | See Source »

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