asymptotic giant branch

noun

The region of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram populated by evolving low to medium-mass stars.

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noun
  1. astronomyThe region of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram populated by evolving low to medium-mass stars.

    Synonyms: AGB

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe region of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram populated by evolving low to medium-mass stars.

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German asymptotischer Riesenast
  • asymptotischer RiesenastTranslations
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