English

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Etymology

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From ortho- +‎ kinetic.

Adjective

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orthokinetic (comparative more orthokinetic, superlative most orthokinetic)

  1. (physics) Describing any property related to the kinetic energy imparted by collisions with other bodies
  2. (biology) Relating to orthokinesis.
    the orthokinetic behaviour of the woodlouse

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