third cosmic velocity en · NOUN
Etymology
From third + cosmic + velocity, from being the next threshold velocity greater than the second cosmic velocity.
Meanings
- (broadly) The escape velocity of a star system.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| third cosmic velocities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
second cosmic velocity · second cosmic speed · first cosmic speed · first cosmic velocity