Definition of Potential energy

1. Noun. The mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy.

Exact synonyms: P.e.
Specialized synonyms: Elastic Energy, Elastic Potential Energy
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Energy

Definition of Potential energy

1. Noun. the energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Potential Energy

potence
potences
potencies
potency
potender
potenders
potent
potentacies
potentacy
potentate
potentates
potential
potential difference
potential divider
potential drop
potential energy (current term)
potential unit
potential vorticities
potential vorticity
potential well
potentialities
potentiality
potentialize
potentially
potentially hazardous object
potentially hazardous objects
potentials
potentiate
potentiated
potentiates

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