ScienceAugust 16, 2026
hypergravity
HY-per-grav-i-tee
Definition
A state of simulated or actual gravity that is significantly stronger than the standard gravitational force experienced on Earth's surface.
Etymology
The word combines the Greek prefix 'hyper-', meaning 'over' or 'beyond,' with 'gravity,' which derives from the Latin 'gravitas,' meaning 'weight' or 'heaviness'.
In the news
The article describes hypergravity centrifuges that use rotational force to simulate extreme gravitational conditions, allowing researchers to study physical processes and structural stresses over compressed timeframes.
How China’s record-breaking hypergravity centrifuge speeds up Earth physics
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