third cosmic velocity

English

Etymology

From third +‎ cosmic +‎ velocity, from being the next threshold velocity greater than the second cosmic velocity.

Proper noun

third cosmic velocity

  1. The escape velocity of the Solar System (interstellar speed).

Noun

third cosmic velocity (plural third cosmic velocities)

  1. (by extension) The escape velocity of a star system.

Synonyms

  • third cosmic speed

Coordinate terms

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