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Definition gravitational waves in British English

gravitational waves plural noun

plural noun
1

ripples in spacetime that spread outwards at the speed of light

Example

Gravitational waves were predicted by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, 100 years ago.

Definition gravitational waves in British English