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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 day’s closing price and the next day’s 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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