gravitation

• Естественное явление, при котором все объекты, обладающие массой или энергией, притягиваются друг к другу; чаще всего наблюдается как сила, притягивающая объекты к центру Земли.

A natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy are brought toward one another, most commonly observed as the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth.

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1. Physical forceB2formalscientific

   The natural force of attraction between any two masses, especially that which pulls objects toward the center of a planet or star.

   Гравитация

   • Isaac Newton described the law of universal gravitation.
   • Gravitation keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
   • The force of gravitation decreases with distance.

   Synonymsgravitational attractiongravitational forcegravity

2. Attraction or movement towardC1formal

   A figurative movement or tendency toward a central point or influence.

   Тяготение

   • There is a gravitation of young people toward urban areas.
   • The gravitation of power to the capital city is evident.
   • Economic gravitation draws businesses to major markets.

   Synonymsattractionbentdrawdriftinclinationleaningpropensitypulltendency