relativistic

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This allowed him to go beyond these theories in presenting a non - relativistic, unified theory of gravitation and electro-magnetism.

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  1. adjective Of or relating to relativism.
  2. adjective Physics Of, relating to, or resulting from speeds approaching the speed of light: relativistic increase in mass.
  3. adjective Physics Having to do with or based on the theory of relativity: relativistic mechanics.

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  • It seems clear that heavy dosages—and I mean heavy dosages—of ionizing radiation and dense relativistic-particle fluxes can disable or kill space horses, with the sensory clusters being especially vulnerable. —  Warhorse
  • Then I drop the empty shells May he slip up, and run into them at sub-relativistic closing velocity I am lighter, but it is still not enough. —  Asimov's SF, Feb 2002
  • In non-relativistic physics, the space in question is usually the three-dimensional —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • These accusations are nothing more than modern day, relativistic, mamby-pamby, poppycock coming from a bunch of "internationalists". —  Biga's Rants - A Townhall.com user blog
  • Speaking as a philosopher, I don't find the last paragraph either relativistic or the slightest bit irritating. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
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