virialization
The formation of a dynamic equilibrium in a system of collisionless particles modelled…The formation of a dynamic equilibrium in a system of collisionless particles modelled as being subject only to Newtonian gravity (galaxy, other stellar system, or galaxy cluster).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The formation of a dynamic equilibrium in a system of collisionless particles modelled as being subject only to Newtonian gravity (galaxy, other stellar system, or galaxy cluster).
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From virial + -ization.From virial + -ization.
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Forms
plural: virializations| Singular | virialization |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedprevirialization
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable