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delta-v

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.07 in modern English

Syllables
delta-v
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A vector change in velocity, especially a small change as a result of a corresponding change in some other parameter.

noun

The maximum possible change in the scalar speed of a rocket or other vehicle if operated in a vacuum away from external forces.

noun

The minimum scalar change in speed required to perform a particular manoeuvre.

Etymology

From delta (“change”) + v (“velocity”).

Inflected Forms

delta-vs (plural)

Questions

What does delta-v mean?
A vector change in velocity, especially a small change as a result of a corresponding change in some other parameter.
Where does delta-v come from?
From delta (“change”) + v (“velocity”).

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