hypervelocity

English edit

Etymology edit

hyper- +‎ velocity

Adjective edit

hypervelocity (not comparable)

Having, or occurring at, extreme velocity.
The satellite was destroyed by a hypervelocity impact.

Noun edit

hypervelocity (plural hypervelocities)

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

Related terms edit

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

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