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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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Also ze·ro-g, ze·ro-G

[zeer-oh-jee]. /ˈzɪər oʊˈdʒi/.

Origin of zero gravity

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby zero gravity

zero-coupon, zero defects, zero-divisor, zero-emission, zero-emission vehicle, zero gravity, zero grazing, zero hour, zero in, zero in on, zero option

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How to use zero gravity in a sentence

Greason started out at Intel but felt the zero-gravity pull of the rocket macro-process in which he now holds 22 patents.
Up to a Point: A 'Space Corvette' in Every Garage|P. J. O’Rourke|September 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At zero-gravity, where physical exertion is slight, men can get along on small quantities of food.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
Space resorts established for tourists; new sports made possible by zero-gravity, invented and advertised.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
He was solemn, polite, frightened, tall for his age—funny how corn and kids grew at almost zero-gravity.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun

British Dictionary definitions for zero gravity

zero gravity

noun

the state or condition of weightlessness

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Scientific definitions for zero gravity

zero gravity

The condition of real or apparent weightlessness occurring when any gravitational forces acting on a body meet with no resistance so the body is allowed to accelerate freely. Bodies in free fall (including trajectories like orbits) experience zero gravity; bodies at rest on the Earth's surface do not, since they are subject to the counterforce of the surface supporting them.