previrialization

adjective

Prior to virialization

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Meanings

adjectiveprevirialization (not comparable)
  1. not comparablePrior to virialization

    We use controlled simulations of the previrialization stage of galaxy groups to show that multiple collisionless merging is capable of creating realistic first-ranked galaxies.

    2016, Jaime D. Perea, José M. Solanes, “Unveiling the formation route of the largest galaxies in the universe”, in arXiv

Origin

From pre- + virialization.

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APA

previrialization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/previrialization

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“previrialization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/previrialization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “previrialization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/previrialization.

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