ringdown

noun — 2 senses

ringdown

noun

Etymology From ring + down.

1

Astronomy, Natural sciences The stage in a black hole merging event where the gravitational wave amplitude reaches its peak.

2

Communications, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Telecommunications A signal to a telephone operator that both rings a bell and allows a relay to drop.

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