"accelerating universe" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: accelerating universes [plural]
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  1. (astronomy, astrophysics) A theory that describes and seeks to explain the seemingly increasing rate of the expansion of the universe. Wikipedia link: Accelerating expansion of the universe Categories (topical): Acceleration, Astronomy, Astrophysics

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