vomit comet

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informal an aircraft that dives suddenly in altitude, simulating freefall, in order to allow astronauts to experience the nausea that can affect people in a gravity-free environment

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Words nearby vomit comet

vom, vomer, vomerine cartilage, vomica, vomit, vomit comet, vomiting of pregnancy, vomiting reflex, vomitive, vomito, vomitorium

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How to use vomit comet in a sentence

They found that there are roughly 1,900 hydrogen atoms for each deuterium atom in the water on Comet 67P.
Are Comets the Origin of Earth’s Oceans?|Matthew R. Francis|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The probe appears to be sitting at the bottom of a "cliff" on the comet, but beyond that it's hard to tell.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The basic approach went as planned: after separating from the Rosetta orbiter, Philae coasted slowly to the comet surface.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Landing on any other world is hard, but Comet 67P is especially challenging, even apart from the low gravity.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The comet is basically shaped like a rubber ducky, but with a much rougher surface.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Comet started on her first trip up the Arkansas, being the first steam boat that ascended that river.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
By the time he reached the bridge the cylinders were purring softly and the Comet was going like a limited express.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
Here Matt's wisdom in bringing Clip along, even at the loss of some speed on the Comet's part, was made manifest.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
Jem, the driver of the roadster, crashed through the bushes just as the Comet was getting under its own headway.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
With all the reserve power thrown into the machinery, the Comet made hard work of the hill.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews