English Explanatory Dictionary

escape velocity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.
  2. A major breakthrough or milestone; momentum.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

escape velocity escape velocities
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