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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