second cosmic velocity

English

Etymology

second + cosmic + velocity From being the next threshold velocity greater than the first cosmic velocity

Proper noun

second cosmic velocity

  1. escape velocity of Earth (interplanetary speed)

Noun

second cosmic velocity (plural second cosmic velocities)

  1. by extension, escape velocity of the home body

Synonyms

  • second cosmic speed

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