microgravity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state of very low acceleration between two free floating objects, as found in sustained freefall, in orbit, or in interstellar space.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

microgravity microgravities

Etymology

From micro- + gravity.

Synonyms

Related words

Derived words

microgravitation microgravitational
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