astration

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noun

In the galactic cycle of matter, the incorporation of matter into a stellar interior during star formation, especially when referring to a specific element or isotope.

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Meanings

nounastration (uncountable)
  1. uncountableastronomyIn the galactic cycle of matter, the incorporation of matter into a stellar interior during star formation, especially when referring to a specific element or isotope.

Origin

From astro- + -ation.

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APA

astration. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/astration

MLA

“astration.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/astration. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “astration,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/astration.

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