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1. gravity-assist
noun. (spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field.
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Rhymes with Specific Gravity
Sentences with specific-gravity
1. Noun Phrase
Scientists use the concept of specific gravity to compare the density of a substance to that of water.
2. Noun Phrase
If still unsure, take the specific gravity of the coin.
3. Noun Phrase
The only difference is that density has units of grams/cubic centimeter while specific gravity has no units.
4. Noun Phrase
Their water must stay between 74 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit and have a specific gravity of 1.020 to 1.024.
2. specific
adjective. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique.
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Etymology
- specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- specificus (Latin)
3. specific
adjective. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] stated explicitly or in detail.
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Etymology
- specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- specificus (Latin)
4. specific
noun. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease.
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Etymology
- specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- specificus (Latin)
5. specific
noun. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] a fact about some part (as opposed to general).
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Etymology
- specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- specificus (Latin)
6. gravity
noun. ['ˈgrævəti, ˈgrævɪti'] (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface.