artificial gravity

noun

a simulated gravity or sensation of weight established within a spacecraft by means of the craft's rotation, acceleration, or deceleration.

First recorded in 1955–60

A sickening giddiness came over the two Earthians, for there were no devices to produce artificial gravity here.

Mr. Wordsley's eyes protruded from that unbearable weight, and he wished that there was no such thing as artificial gravity.

The artificial gravity induced a sense of security as absolute as though the ship were resting on living rock.

Actually, its sole function is to provide an artificial gravity inside the ship, for passenger comfort.

He knew dazedly that an artificial gravity field of this magnitude was impossible, but that knowledge didn't help him move.

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