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Gravitational wave

noun

/ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.

2.nounA gravity wave.

Synonyms

gravitational-wave gravitational radiation gravity wave high-frequency gravitational wave gravitational-wave background high frequency gravitational wave light wave gravitational wave background gravitational propulsion general relativity travelling wave lightwave

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