gravity assist

grav·i·ty as·sist

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grav-i-tee uh-sist]
- /ˈgræv ɪ ti əˈsɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grav-i-tee uh-sist]
- /ˈgræv ɪ ti əˈsɪst/

Definitions of gravity assist words

noun gravity assist the technique of using the energy of a gravitational field and the orbital velocity of a planet to change the speed and trajectory of a spacecraft. 1
noun gravity assist (astrophysics) The favorable alteration of the speed and trajectory of a spacecraft as a result of its passing near to a celestial body. 0

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Parts of speech for Gravity assist

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gravity assist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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