"delta-v" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: delta-vs [plural]
Etymology: delta (“change”) + v (“velocity”) Etymology templates: {{compound|en|delta|v|gloss1=change|gloss2=velocity}} delta (“change”) + v (“velocity”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} delta-v (plural delta-vs)
  1. (physics) A vector change in velocity, especially a small change as a result of a corresponding change in some other parameter Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-delta-v-en-noun-bYfBFwWU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 32 35 Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
  2. (astronautics) the maximum change in the scalar speed of a rocket if the rocket were operated in a vacuum away from external forces Categories (topical): Astronautics
    Sense id: en-delta-v-en-noun-SBM7VoaG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 32 35 Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  3. (astronautics) a minimum scalar requirement for rocket delta-v to be able to achieve a particular manoeuvre Categories (topical): Astronautics
    Sense id: en-delta-v-en-noun-Zorynk-O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 32 35 Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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