Packed in an airtight container in a partial vacuum.

Emptiness. / Physical emptiness, an absence of matter; vacuum. / Idleness; listlessness. / An empty or inane remark or thing.

simple past tense and past participle of vacation

plural of vaca

A desiccator fitted with a stopcock whereby it can be evacuated

present participle of vacation

plural of vacuum tube

A state of relative anarchy compared to neighboring states, often caused by death of the head of state before a successor could be designated.

(physics) The underlying background energy of empty space associated with constant vacuum fluctuations.

(US) A building or piece of property used as a secondary residence for vacation purposes; may be rented to others when not in use.