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GRAVITATIONAL COLLAPSE

\ɡɹˌavɪtˈe͡ɪʃənə͡l kəlˈaps], \ɡɹˌavɪtˈe‍ɪʃənə‍l kəlˈaps], \ɡ_ɹ_ˌa_v_ɪ_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_əl k_ə_l_ˈa_p_s]\

Definitions of GRAVITATIONAL COLLAPSE

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the implosion of a star resulting from its own gravity; the result is a smaller and denser celestial object

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the implosion of a star resulting from its own gravity; the result is a smaller and denser celestial object

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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