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gravity wave n Physics
1. (Physics / General Physics) a wave propagated in a gravitational field, predicted to occur as a result of an accelerating mass 2. (Physics / General Physics) a surface wave on water or other liquid propagated because of the weight of liquid in the crests Also called gravitational wave ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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The basic concepts needed to understand mountain wave phenomena use linear theory of hydrostatic gravity waves as a foundation. These have never been observed, and when some accounts of detecting gravity waves were published, the physicists involved had to quickly retract them. Physicist Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravity waves in 1916, but until now no technology has been powerful enough to prove his theory. |
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