terminal velocity

terminal velocity

Noun

Physics the maximum velocity reached by a body falling under gravity through a liquid or gas, esp. the atmosphere

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1. Hypothetical maximum speed a body could attain along a specified flight path under given conditions of weight and thrust if diving through an unlimited distance in air of specified uniform density.
2. Remaining speed of a projectile at the point in its downward path where it is level with the muzzle of the weapon.

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terminal velocity - the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity speed, velocity - distance travelled per unit time