plenum

Meaning

1. A space that is completely filled with matter.
2. (figuratively) A state of fullness, a great quantity (of something).
3. A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present.
4. An enclosed space having greater than atmospheric pressure.
5. The space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc.
6. A type of network cabling which satisfies plenum-ratings issued by the National Electrical Code. These cables produce less smoke and fumes in the event of fire.

Synonyms

plenary session

plenary meeting

assembly

general meeting

force-pump

Translations

pleno

Plenum

plénum

plenum

foulant

premente

di compressione

di iniezione

di mandata

plenum

injector

de injectar

impelente

basınç

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpliːnəm/

Etymology

From Latin plēnum, noun use of neuter of plēnus (“full”). The sense of "legislative meeting" is a semantic loan from Russian пле́нум (plénum, “plenary session”), from the same Latin source.