gravitational wave
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gravitational wave
- /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/
noun gravitational waves
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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.
Similar: GW
- A gravity wave. 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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noun fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light
| Español | onda gravitacional |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 중력파 jungnyeokpa |
| 日本語 | 重力波 jūryokuha |
| 中文 | 重力波 zhònglìbō, 引力波 yǐnlìbō |
| हिन्दी | गुरुत्वीय तरंग gurutvīya taraṅg |
| Português | onda gravitacional |
| Français | onde gravitationnelle |
| Deutsch | Gravitationswelle |
| Italiano | onda gravitazionale |
| Ελληνικά | βαρυτικά κύματα varytiká kýmata |
| Română | undă gravitațională, undă de gravitație |
| Русский | гравитацио́нная волна́ gravitaciónnaja volná |
| Tiếng Việt | sóng hấp dẫn |
| العربية | موجة ثقالية |
| עברית | גלי כבידה |
Talk about this word "gravitational wave." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/gravitational%20wave. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. gravitational wave. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/gravitational%20wave "gravitational wave." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/gravitational%20wave.Cite this
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title = {gravitational wave},
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