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escape velocity

/ɪˈskeɪp vɪˈlɒsɪti/

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/ɪˈskeɪp vɪˈlɒsɪti/C1formalscientific
  • ruМинимальная скорость, необходимая объекту для преодоления гравитационного притяжения небесного тела без дополнительного ускорения; также используется метафорически для описания достижения критической точки импульса или независимости.

The minimum speed needed for an object to break free from the gravitational pull of a celestial body without further propulsion; also used metaphorically to describe reaching a critical point of momentum or independence.

  1. Physics conceptC1formal

    The minimum speed an object needs to break free from a celestial body's gravitational pull without further propulsion.

    ruВторая космическая скорость

    • The escape velocity from Earth is about 11.2 kilometers per second.
    • Rockets must reach escape velocity to enter outer space.
    • Calculating escape velocity depends on the mass and radius of the planet.
  2. Metaphorical usageB2informal

    The critical point or speed needed to break away from a limiting situation, routine, or system.

    ruКритическая точка

    • The startup finally reached its escape velocity and became profitable.
    • She felt she needed to achieve escape velocity from her boring job.
    • The project gained enough momentum to reach escape velocity and succeed.