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gravitational wave
gravitational wave n. A ripplelike fluctuation of spacetime traveling outward at the speed of light from its source in a gravitational interaction and carrying gravitational energy. gravitational wave n (General Physics) physics another name for gravity wave gravita′tional wave′
n. (in general relativity) a propagating wave of gravitational energy produced by accelerating masses. gravitational wave
gravitational wave[‚grav·ə′tā·shən·əl ′wāv] (relativity) A propagating gravitational field predicted by general relativity, which is produced by some change in the distribution of matter; it travels at the speed of light, exerting forces on masses in its path. Also known as gravitational radiation. AcronymsSeegee whizThesaurusSeegravity wave |