Inhomogeneous Timefield in Classical Mechanics & Relativity

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In classical mechanics we talk about homogeneous and inhomogeneous gravitational fields.

Do we do this with time-differences in general relativity also?

For instance;

since time beats at a faster rate at high altitude, then in low altitude, can i say that this area is a "inhomogeneous timefield"?

Would this expression make sense to a physisist?

If no..

Is there any other term which explains that time isn't beating at a constant rate in an area of space?
 
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