gravity gradient

/ˌgrævədi ˌgreɪdiənt/
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Definitions of gravity gradient
  1. noun
    a gradient in the gravitational forces acting on different parts of a nonspherical object
    “the gravity gradient of the moon causes the ocean tides on Earth”
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    gradient
    a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
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