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1. (noun) terminal velocity
the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity

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1. terminal velocity
1. Hypothetical maximum speed a body could attain along a specified flight path under given conditions of weight and thrust if diving through an unlimited distance in air of specified uniform density. 2. Remaining speed of a projectile at the point in its downward path where it is level with the muzzle of the weapon.

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