hypervelocity

English

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ velocity.

Adjective

hypervelocity (not comparable)

1. Having, or occurring at, extreme velocity.

   The satellite was destroyed by a hypervelocity impact.

Noun

hypervelocity (plural hypervelocities)

1. A very high velocity.
2. A hypersonic velocity.
3. (astronomy) A velocity greater than escape velocity.

Related terms

• (astronomy): high velocity, intermediate velocity, low velocity

Translations

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• Greek: ^{(please verify)} υπερταχύτητα f (ypertachýtita)