zero gravity
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noun Physics.
the condition in which the apparent effect of gravity is zero, as in the case of a body in free fall or in orbit.
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- zermelo's axiom,
- zernike,
- zero,
- zero balancing,
- zero defects,
- zero grazing,
- zero hour,
- zero in,
- zero in on,
- zero option
Also ze·ro-g, ze·ro-G [zeer-oh-jee] /ˈzɪər oʊˈdʒi/.
Origin of zero gravity
First recorded in 1950–55
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Greason started out at Intel but felt the zero-gravity pull of the rocket macro-process in which he now holds 22 patents.
Space resorts established for tourists; new sports made possible by zero-gravity, invented and advertised.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke GallunAt zero-gravity, where physical exertion is slight, men can get along on small quantities of food.
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zero gravity
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