gravitational wave

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gravitational wave [‚grav·ə′tā·shən·əl ′wāv]

(relativity)

A propagating gravitational field predicted by general relativity, which is produced by some change in the distribution of matter; it travels at the speed of light, exerting forces on masses in its path. Also known as gravitational radiation.

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