first cosmic velocity en · NOUN
Etymology
From first + cosmic + velocity, from being the first velocity greater than that able to be held upon the Earth, thus entering the realm of the Cosmos.
Meanings
- The velocity in a circular orbit.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| first cosmic velocities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
third cosmic velocity · second cosmic velocity · second cosmic speed · third cosmic speed