Plenum
WordNet
noun
(1) An enclosed space in which the air pressure is higher than outside
(2) A meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present
"The plenum will vote on all tax increases"
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Etymology
Latin plenum, neuter of plenus ‘full’. (Influenced by Russian пленум ‘plenary session’.)
Noun
- A space that is completely filled with matter
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- 1974: He lay on the long stone slant down to the slapping waves, his denim shorts, sneakers, and socks under his head for a pillow, feeling the splendour of distance in all directions, the liquid silence, the plenum of aloneness. — Guy Davenport Tatlin!
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- A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present
- An enclosed space having greater than atmospheric pressure
- The space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc
- 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.
Adjective
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