terminal velocity
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noun
1.
2.
Rocketry, Ballistics.
a.
the greatest speed that a rocket, missile, etc., attains after burnout or after leaving the barrel of a gun.
b.
the speed of a missile or projectile on impact with its target.
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| terminal velocity | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling under gravity through a fluid, esp the atmosphere |
| 2. | the velocity of a missile or projectile when it reaches its target |
| 3. | the maximum velocity attained by a rocket, missile, or shell flying in a parabolic flight path |
| 4. | the maximum velocity that an aircraft can attain, as determined by its total drag |
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terminal velocity
steady speed achieved by an object freely falling through a gas or liquid. A typical terminal velocity for a parachutist who delays opening the chute is about 150 miles (240 kilometres) per hour. Raindrops fall at a much lower terminal velocity, and a mist of tiny oil droplets settles at an exceedingly small terminal velocity. An object dropped from rest will increase its speed until it reaches terminal velocity; an object forced to move faster than its terminal velocity will, upon release, slow down to this constant velocity.
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Example sentences
It isn't the terminal velocity that's so impressive, it's how quickly and effortlessly you get there.
They fall at terminal velocity and are warm enough to melt a little ice.
The amount of heat and pressure on his arms and body will be no different than at terminal velocity at closer to sea level.
There is an upward flow that is nearly equal to the terminal velocity of the cylinders.
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