word
gravitational lensing
grav-ih-TAY-shun-ul LEN-zing
ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl ˈlɛnzɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
gravitationallensing
Dictionary meaning
The bending of light from a distant object by a massive body acting as a lens.
Examples
- Gravitational lensing provided early confirmation of Einstein's general relativity.
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