Countervelocity

Translation of "countervelocity" into Russian

Noun

countervelocity

countervelocities pl

контрскорость

The spacecraft had to adjust its countervelocity to dock with the space station.

Космическому кораблю пришлось скорректировать свою контрскорость, чтобы состыковаться с космической станцией.

Noun

A velocity directed opposite to a specified or reference velocity.

When calculating impact, engineers considered the countervelocity of the oncoming truck.

Adjective

Acting or directed in opposition to another velocity.

The countervelocity forces reduced the projectile's range.