gravity wave

English

Noun

gravity wave (plural gravity waves)

  1. A wave formed where two fluids meet under the influence of gravity – for example, where the ocean surface meets the atmosphere.
  2. (proscribed) A gravitational wave

Usage notes

The term gravity wave is sometimes used as a synonym for gravitational wave. However, gravity wave also refers to the waves formed where two fluids meet under gravity and as a result the use of the term to describe the astrophysical phenomenon is proscribed.[1]

References
  1. Ian O'Neill (2016-02-08), “Gravitational Waves vs. Gravity Waves: Know the Difference!”, in (Please provide the title of the work)‎, Discovery
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