time dilatation

A form of time dilation — The slowing of the passage of time experienced by objects in motion relative to an observer (measurable only at relativistic speeds), or due to being in a gravitational well.

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Meanings

nountime dilatation (countable and uncountable, plural time dilatations)

plural time dilatations

  1. alternativecountableuncountablenatural sciencesAlternative form of time dilation (less common)
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