Lense-Thirring precession
In general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near…In general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near a large rotating mass such as the Earth.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)In general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near a large rotating mass such as the Earth.
Origin
Named after Josef Lense and Hans Thirring.Named after Josef Lense and Hans Thirring.
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Forms
plural: Lense-Thirring precessions| Singular | Lense-Thirring precession |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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