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Nov 30, 2009
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grav•i•ta•tion



Pronunciation: (grav"i-tā'shun), [key]
—n.
1. Physics.
a. the force of attraction between any two masses. Cf. law of gravitation.
b. an act or process caused by this force.
2. a sinking or falling.
3. a movement or tendency toward something or someone: the gravitation of people toward the suburbs.

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