Definitions of gravitational attraction
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(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
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synonyms:
gravitation, gravitational force, gravity
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types:
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solar gravity
the gravity of the sun
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type of:
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attraction, attractive force
the force by which one object attracts another
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solar gravity
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