air pocket
air pocket
Definition
air pocket
noun
an atmospheric condition that causes an aircraft to make a sudden, short drop while in flight; air hole
air pocket Finance Definition
A
sharp drop in the price of a stock or a futures or option contract in response
to unexpected negative news gaps. Often air pockets are indicated on a price
chart by a discrepancy between the previous days closing price and the next
days price.
air pocket
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- remove: Hit it hard with a fist at least 100 times to remove any air pockets and make it an oval shape.
- create: The fibers in the compost create air pockets in which tiny seeds can become stranded.
- eliminate: Fill soil in around the roots, firming gently with your fingers or a piece of wood so as to eliminate air pockets.
Adjective modifier
- trapped: The trapped air pockets of warm air provide insulation to reduce heat loss from your pet's body.
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