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Meaning of terminal velocity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The speed at which an object in free-fall and not in a vacuum ceases to accelerate downwards because the force of gravity is equal and opposite to the drag force acting against it.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Endgeschwindigkeit
Suomi rajanopeus
日本語 終端速度

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Terminal-controlled Terminal-Emulation terminalia terminalian terminaline terminality

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