gravitational collapse

noun

: the tendency of matter to move toward a common center of gravity (as in the formation of galaxies)
especially : the rapid collapse of a star at the end of its life cycle

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“Gravitational collapse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravitational%20collapse. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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