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nongravity

nongravity adjective: not using or not relating to gravity.

Adjective

nongravity (not comparable)

  1. Not using or not relating to gravity.
    • The effect of a transverse gravity field is seen most easily when we compare the gravity and nongravity cases for the same attack angle and cavitation number.1966, Stanford University. Department of Civil Engineering, Bruce E. Larock, Robert L. Street, A Nonlinear Theory for Fully Cavitating Flows Past an Inclined Flat Plate, page 58
    • Nongravity cantilevered walls derive lateral resistance through embedment of vertical wall elements and support retained soil with facing elements.2002, Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, page 112

Origin of nongravity

From non- + gravity.

Questions about nongravity

What does nongravity mean?
Nongravity means not using or not relating to gravity.
What part of speech is nongravity?
Nongravity is an adjective.

Words near nongravity in the dictionary

  1. nongratuitous
  2. nongravid
  3. nongravitating
  4. nongravitation
  5. nongravitational
  6. nongravity
  7. nongray
  8. nongrazed
  9. nongrazing
  10. nongreased
  11. nongreasy

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