gravity wave

grav·i·ty wave

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Definitions of gravity wave words

noun gravity wave Astronomy, Physics. gravitational wave. 1
noun gravity wave a wave created by the action of gravity on local variations in the density of a stratified fluid, as the atmosphere, or at an interface between fluids of different density, as a liquid and a gas. 1
noun gravity wave a surface wave on water or other liquid propagated because of the weight of liquid in the crests 0
abbreviation GRAVITY WAVE gravitational wave 0

before 1875

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First recorded in 1875-80

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