👉 (plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling ‘medium,’ and it's a word that can seem a bit tricky, I know. The dictionary gives us a good starting point – it tells us it’s about the environment around things. Think of it like this: A painter needs a medium , true, Like oil or water, for colors to accrue! It's the stuff that holds them, lets them brightly gleam, A substance chosen, fulfilling the artistic dream. But ‘medium’ goes way beyond just paint, you see, It's a broader concept, for you and for me! The dictionary breaks it down with such care, Like solid , liquid , gas – floating in air! Then vacuum too, where nothing can reside, And even specific substances, side by side. A solvent , perhaps, dissolving with grace, It’s the environment impacting a space. So ‘medium’ means the stuff surrounding what you find, The conditions affecting it, of every kind! Does that make sense? Any questions to ask? Let's discuss!