Lichtgeschwindigkeit

German (Berlin)

/ˈlɪçtɡəˌʃvɪndɪçkaɪ̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • speed of light

Etymology

Compound from German Licht (light) + German Geschwindigkeit (speed, pace, velocity).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Geschwindigkeit

Gloss

speed, pace, velocity

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