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Meaning of Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The decrease in length of a moving object in the direction of motion, measurable only at relativistic speeds.

Equivalents

Deutsch Längenkontraktion Längenverkürzung Lorentzkontraktion

Suomi pituuskontraktio

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Lorenz Lorenz attractor Lorenz curve Lorenz gauge Lorenzana Lorenzen