Macroclump

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A relatively large clump

    "To what extent does macroclumping alter SED slopes and flux levels? In addressing the question, two specific types of macroclump geometries are explored: shell fragments ("pancake"-shaped) and spherical clumps."

Example

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"To what extent does macroclumping alter SED slopes and flux levels? In addressing the question, two specific types of macroclump geometries are explored: shell fragments ("pancake"-shaped) and spherical clumps."

Etymology

From macro- + clump.

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