English Explanatory Dictionary

gravitational wave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ en-au-gravitational wave.ogg

Word forms

gravitational wave gravitational waves

Synonyms

GW

Derived words

cosmic gravitational-wave background gravitational wave background GW
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