"asymptotic giant branch" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (astronomy) The region of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram populated by evolving low to medium-mass stars. Categories (topical): Astronomy Translations (Translations): asymptotischer Riesenast [masculine] (German)
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