gravitation

• Phénomène naturel par lequel tous les objets possédant une masse ou de l'énergie s'attirent mutuellement ; le plus souvent observé comme la force qui attire les objets vers le centre de la Terre.

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.

indénombrable

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.

   Gravitation (force d'attraction)

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

   Synonymesgravitational attractiongravitational forcegravity

2. Attraction or movement towardC1formal

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

   Attirance ou mouvement vers

   • 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.

   Synonymesattractionbentdrawdriftinclinationleaningpropensitypulltendency