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Escape velocity

noun

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  1. 1
    The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.

    "The gravitational force exerted by a planet determines its surface gravity and escape velocity."

  2. 2
    the minimum velocity needed to escape a gravitational field wordnet
  3. 3
    A major breakthrough or milestone; momentum. figuratively

    "“All signs point to Netflix having reached escape velocity, with subscribers scaling far faster than investors expected,” Mr. Greenfield said."

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