gravitational-wave
UK/ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl-weɪv/US
Definitions
n.
A ripple in spacetime caused by massive accelerating objects
引力波
Root Breakdown
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gravitational + wave = a wave in gravity itself — a ripple in spacetime predicted by Einstein and first detected in 2015. Transparent compound; see gravitational.
Example Sentences
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Scientists detected gravitational waves from two colliding black holes.