gravitation

Betekenis (Engels)

The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all matter in the universe, caused by the curvature of spacetime caused by matter. It is the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton.

Sinonieme

gravitational attraction

force of gravity

attractive force

universal gravitation

gravitational potential

terrestrial attraction

gravity force

attraction force

personal magnetism

drawing power

Frekwensie

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Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/
Etimologie (Engels)

Borrowed from New Latin gravitātiō, from gravitāt-, past participial stem of gravitō (“to gravitate”), + -tiō. By surface analysis, gravitate + -ion.

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