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gravitational wave

a hypothetical wave of very weak gravitational energy that travels through space at the speed of light: thought to be caused by the sudden acceleration of a large mass

sometimes called gravitational radiation

See gravitational wave in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A hypothetical wave that is held to propagate the force of gravity and to travel at the speed of light. Also called gravity wave.

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