"inertial space" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: inertial spaces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} inertial space (plural inertial spaces)
  1. (mathematics, physics) A coordinate system (or a frame of reference) defined with respect to the distant stars, whose relative positions do not change over reasonably long periods of time Categories (topical): Mathematics, Physics
    Sense id: en-inertial_space-en-noun-kLYTaT8b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics, sciences

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