zero G en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈziɹoʊ d͡ʒiː/
Etymology
Clipping of zero gravity. Coined by British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke (as "zero 'g'") in his 1952 novel Islands in the Sky.
Meanings
- (uncountable) zero gravity
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zero-G | alternative | lexicographic | |
| zero g | alternative | lexicographic | |
| zero-gee | alternative | lexicographic | |
| zero-g | alternative | lexicographic | |
| zero gee | alternative | lexicographic |