escape velocity
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Noun
escape velocity (plural escape velocities)
- (astrophysics) The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.
- 1996, Thomas Arny, Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, McGraw-Hill Science, page 74:
- The gravitational force exerted by a planet determines its surface gravity and escape velocity.
- (figurative) A major breakthrough or milestone; momentum.
- 2024 April 18, Nicole Sperling, Benjamin Mullin, quoting Rich Greenfield, “Netflix Added More Than 9 Million Subscribers in First Quarter”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
- “All signs point to Netflix having reached escape velocity, with subscribers scaling far faster than investors expected,” Mr. Greenfield said.
Translations
minimum velocity
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