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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Initialism of asymptotic giant branch; A classification of stars on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
2. 2
   Ellipsis of AGB star (“a star in this classification”). abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

asymptotic giant branch

Related phrases

AGB populationAGB star

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