"cosmic web" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cosmic webs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cosmic web (plural cosmic webs)
  1. (astronomy) A vast foam-like structure of galaxy clusters, superclusters, sheets, walls, and filaments, separated by immense voids. Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-cosmic_web-en-noun-mOflKDd~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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