black hole

noun

Pronunciation: /blæk hoʊl/

Definition

A region in space where matter has collapsed into an extremely dense point, creating a gravitational field from which nothing can escape.

Examples

• Astronomers recently captured the first direct image of a black hole located at the center of a distant galaxy.

• If a star is massive enough, its eventual death will result in the formation of a black hole.

• The physics inside a black hole remain a subject of intense debate because our current theories break down at its singularity.

Synonyms of black hole

Words with a similar meaning to black hole:

• singularity

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