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Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine

 

 

 

 

1 article for "Accretion"

Accretion [Astro*Index]

An accumulation of mass in a celestial body from its surroundings. Past a certain speed, accretion becomes gravitational collapse.

See also:
♦ Celestial Body ♦ Gravitation

 

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