tyhjiötilassakin

The Finnish word "tyhjiötilassakin" is a compound word that literally translates to "even in a vacuum state" or "in the vacuum state too". It is formed by combining "tyhjiötila" (vacuum state) and the enclitic "-kin" (also, too, even). This word is often used in scientific or technical contexts, particularly in physics and engineering, to emphasize that a particular property, phenomenon, or behavior occurs or persists even when there is no matter present, i.e., in a vacuum.

For instance, one might encounter "tyhjiötilassakin" in discussions about electromagnetic radiation. Light, for example, propagates through the vacuum of space, so a sentence might state that "valo kulkee tyhjiötilassakin" (light travels even in a vacuum state). Similarly, concepts related to quantum field theory, where virtual particles can exist even in empty space, might employ this term. The "-kin" suffix serves to highlight the unexpected or noteworthy aspect of something occurring under conditions where it might be assumed not to happen. It implies a contrast or an extension of a known phenomenon to a more extreme or fundamental condition.