inspirals

[US]/ɪnˈspaɪrəlz/
[UK]/ɪnˈspaɪrəlz/

Translation

v.(third person singular present tense of inspiral) To move in an increasingly tighter spiral inward, especially in astronomy/physics where two compact objects (such as black holes or neutron stars) gradually spiral toward each other due to energy loss from gravitational waves.

Phrases & Collocations

inspirals into

inspirals around

inspirals toward

inspirals down

inspirals upward

inspiraling motion

inspiraling pattern

inspiraling crisis

inspiraling costs

inspiraling inflation

Example Sentences

the two black holes gradually inspiral toward each other as they lose energy through gravitational waves.

astronomers detected the gravitational wave signal from a binary neutron star inspiral.

the inspiral phase of compact binary systems can last for millions of years.

scientists are studying the inspiral dynamics of merging galaxies.

the inspiral pattern of water swirling down a drain creates a beautiful spiral.

gravitational wave detectors can identify the characteristic inspiral waveform.

the inspiral rate of the binary system increases as the separation decreases.

the inspiral timescale for this binary black hole is estimated to be several billion years.

the inspiral motion of particles around a massive body follows specific equations.

researchers have developed new methods to detect early inspiral signals.

the inspiral process culminates in a violent merger and energy release.

the inspiral frequency gradually increases during the approach of the two bodies.

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