zero G

See also: zero-g, zero g, and zero-G

English

Alternative forms

• zero g, zero-g
• zero-G
• zero gee, zero-gee

Etymology

Clipping of zero gravity. Coined by British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke (as "zero 'g'") in his 1952 novel Islands in the Sky.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈziɹoʊ d͡ʒiː/

Noun

zero G (uncountable)

1. zero gravity

Quotations

• For quotations using this term, see Citations:zero G.

References

• Jeff Prucher, editor (2007), “zero G”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN.
• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2025), “zero-g n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

Anagrams

• groze