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Definition of Gravitation

1. Noun. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface. "Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"

2. Noun. Movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction. "Irrigation by gravitation rather than by pumps"

3. Noun. A figurative movement toward some attraction. "The gravitation of the middle class to the suburbs"

Definition of Gravitation

1. n. The act of gravitating.

Definition of Gravitation

1. Noun. (physics) The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all particles with mass in the universe. It is the weakest of the four forces, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gravitation

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Medical Definition of Gravitation

1. Acceleration produced by the mutual attraction of two masses, and of magnitude inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the two centres of mass. It is also the force imparted by the earth, moon, or a planet to an object near its surface. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gravitation

graviperception graviphoton graviphotons graviportal gravireaction gravireceptors graviscalar graviscalars gravitactic gravitas

gravitases gravitate gravitated gravitates gravitating gravitation (current term) gravitation abscess gravitation wave gravitational gravitational attraction

gravitational collapse gravitational constant gravitational convection gravitational field gravitational fields gravitational force gravitational interaction gravitational lens gravitational lenses

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