**Gravity (#0excludeGlossary Glossary Term)**
Gravity, when discussed in the realm of cannabis, is all about the gravity bong—a clever contraption that uses the natural force of gravity to create a powerful smoking experience. The etymology of #1excludeGlossary traces back to the Latin #2excludeGlossary which signifies weight or heaviness, and it evolved through Middle French as “gravité” before landing in English. While traditionally associated with the force that keeps us grounded, in the cannabis world, gravity takes on a whole new meaning.
The gravity bong is a favorite among cannabis enthusiasts for its ability to deliver concentrated hits with ease. This method involves a two-part system: a small bottle with a bowl submerged in a larger water-filled container. As the bottle is lifted, gravity does its magic, pulling smoke into the chamber, ready for a robust inhalation. This technique not only conserves cannabis but also provides a unique and intense experience for those looking to elevate their consumption. As the cannabis industry continues to innovate, the concept of gravity in this context highlights the ingenuity and adaptability of cannabis culture.
References:
– #6excludeGlossary Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_bong.
– “Gravity.” Etymology Online, etymonline.com/word/gravity.
In physics, gravity (from Latin gravitas 'weight'), also known as gravitation or a gravitational interaction, is a fundamental interaction, which may be described as the effect of a field that is generated by a gravitational source such as mass.
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The gravitational attraction between clouds of primordial hydrogen and clumps of dark matter in the early universe caused the hydrogen gas to coalesce, eventually condensing and fusing to form stars. At larger scales this resulted in galaxies and clusters, so gravity is a primary driver for the large-scale structures in the universe. Gravity has an infinite range, although its effects become weaker as objects get farther away.
Gravity is described by the general theory of relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915, which describes gravity in terms of the curvature of spacetime, caused by the uneven distribution of mass. The most extreme example of this curvature of spacetime is a black hole, from which nothing—not even light—can escape once past the black hole's event horizon. However, for most applications, gravity is sufficiently well approximated by Newton's law of universal gravitation, which describes gravity as an attractive force between any two bodies that is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Scientists are looking for a theory that describes gravity in the framework of quantum mechanics (quantum gravity), which would unify gravity and the other known fundamental interactions of physics in a single mathematical framework (a theory of everything).
On the surface of a planetary body such as on Earth, this leads to gravitational acceleration of all objects towards the body, modified by the centrifugal effects arising from the rotation of the body. In this context, gravity gives weight to physical objects and is essential to understanding the mechanisms that are responsible for surface water waves, lunar tides and substantially contributes to weather patterns. Gravitational weight also has many important biological functions, helping to guide the growth of plants through the process of gravitropism and influencing the circulation of fluids in multicellular organisms.
English
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin gravitās (“weight”) (compare French gravité), from gravis (“heavy”). Doublet of gravitas. First attested in the 16th century.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɡɹævɪti/
- Hyphenation: grav‧i‧ty
- Rhymes: -ævɪti
Noun
gravity (countable and uncountable, plural gravities)
- The state or condition of having weight; weight; heaviness.
- Synonym: weightfulness
- The state or condition of
