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- adjective astronomy Describing the paths of a pair of
binary stars that are losing energy, and spiralling in towards each other - noun astronomy The
path of such a body - verb astronomy To
spiral inward
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Examples
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GRB's probably come from the inspiral collision of two neutron stars.
More Observations of GRB 090423, the Most Distant Known Object in the Universe | Universe Today 2009
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Outside the bag Can you name any bands who have names that mention parts of a house? inspiral carpets shed 7 The Doors.
whichbe commented on the word inspiral
Noun. A state or process in which one is beautifully motivated.
May 22, 2007