Definition

1. Noun:
   • The gravitational force exerted by the Sun: "solar gravity" refers specifically to the attractive force generated by the Sun's mass, which governs the orbits of planets and other objects within the solar system.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The planets are held in their orbits by solar gravity.
  • Solar gravity is the dominant force shaping our solar system.
  • Probes must achieve sufficient velocity to escape the Sun's solar gravity.

Advanced Usage

• "within the grip of solar gravity": describes an object whose motion is primarily controlled by the Sun's gravitational field.
  • The comet, now within the grip of solar gravity, will swing around the Sun next year.

Variants and Related Words

• Gravity (n): the fundamental force of attraction between all masses.
  • Earth's gravity keeps the atmosphere in place.
• Gravitational (adj): relating to or resulting from the force of gravity.
  • The spacecraft experienced strong gravitational forces.

Synonyms

• Sun's gravitational pull: the attracting force of the Sun.
• Solar attraction: the Sun's force of gravitational attraction.

Related Phrases

• Escape solar gravity: to achieve the velocity needed to break free from the Sun's gravitational influence.
  • The mission required the rocket to escape solar gravity and journey to the outer planets.

Noun

1. the gravity of the sun
   • solar gravity creates extreme pressures and temperatures