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Gravitational wave
//ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv// noun
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Noun
- 1 A fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.
"It is therefore apparent that the existence of gravitational waves can be deduced from general relativity just as the existence of electromagnetic waves can be deduced from Maxwell's theory."
- 2 (physics) a wave that is hypothesized to propagate gravity and to travel at the speed of light wordnet
- 3 A gravity wave. dated, proscribed
"These layers also permit visual observation of the well-known "gravitational waves," which were suggested by Helmholtz and have been investigated theoretically at some length. It is frequently suggested that these atmospheric waves may be connected with signal fading."
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