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ringdown Meaning & Definition

What Does Ringdown Mean?

Ringdown is used as a noun meaning The stage in a black hole merging event where the gravitational wave amplitude reaches its peak. It is also used to mean A signal to a telephone operator that both rings a bell and allows a relay to drop.

Ringdown Definition (Noun)

  1. The stage in a black hole merging event where the gravitational wave amplitude reaches its peak.
  2. A signal to a telephone operator that both rings a bell and allows a relay to drop.

Synonyms of Ringdown

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Word Forms & Grammar

ringdown (plural ringdowns)

Origin of Ringdown

From ring +‎ down.

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