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gravitational-wave

UK/ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl-weɪv/US

Definitions

n.

A ripple in spacetime caused by massive accelerating objects

引力波

Root Breakdown

Loanword
gravitationalroot
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waveroot
=gravitational-wave

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

  • 1.

    Scientists detected gravitational waves from two colliding black holes.

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