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escape velocity

The minimum velocity required to escape the space gravitationally dominated by the Earth or another celestial object without further propulsion.

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escape velocity

(General Physics) the minimum velocity that a body must have in order to escape from the gravitational field of the earth or other celestial body

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escape′ veloc`ity

the minimum speed that an object at a given distance from a celestial body must have so that it will escape from orbit around the body.

[1950–55]

es·cape velocity

(ĭ-skāp′)

The velocity that a body, such as a rocket, must achieve to overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth or another celestial body.

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escape velocity - the minimum velocity needed to escape a gravitational field

speed, velocity - distance travelled per unit time

Translations

paokiirus

pakonopeus

vitesse de libération

velocita di fuga

escape velocity

n (Astron) → velocità di fuga

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