gravitational collapse

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Noun gravitational collapse has 1 sense

gravitational collapse - the implosion of a star resulting from its own gravity; the result is a smaller and denser celestial object
--₁ is a kind of implosion

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Gravitational Collapse

Description:

Gravitational collapse refers to the phenomenon in which a massive object collapses under its own gravitational force, resulting in a highly dense and compact structure. This term is extensively used in astronomy and physics to describe the process of stars, nebulae, or black holes collapsing due to gravity.

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As a noun:

The theory of gravitational collapse explains the formation of black holes.
During a gravitational collapse, matter is compressed into an incredibly dense core.
Astronomers study the aftermath of supernovae to better understand the mechanisms behind gravitational collapse.

As a verb:

If a star accumulates too much mass, it may undergo gravitational collapse.
The massive molecular cloud is expected to gravitational collapse and form new stars.
Scientists closely observe the behavior of matter near black holes to observe gravitational collapse in action.

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