third cosmic velocity

noun

third cosmic velocity

noun

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

1

Broadly The escape velocity of a star system.

Synonyms
third cosmic speed
Coordinate terms
first cosmic velocity, first cosmic speed, second cosmic velocity, second cosmic speed

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