Schwarzschild Radius Definition
shwôrtschīld, shvärtsshĭld
noun
The radius of a collapsing celestial object at which gravitational forces require an escape velocity that exceeds the velocity of light, resulting in a black hole.
American Heritage
Origin of Schwarzschild Radius
After Karl Schwarzschild (1873–1916), German astronomer
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to Schwarzschild radius using the buttons below.