Definition: (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!