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blackhole

Definition

A blackhole refers to a region in space with extremely strong gravitational forces, from which nothing, including light, can escape.

Noun

1. Theoretical Physics: A celestial object that has a gravitational pull so strong that it prevents anything, including light, from escaping its event horizon. Blackholes are formed when massive stars collapse under their own gravity.

Example sentence: Scientists believe that there might be a supermassive blackhole at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way.

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Adjective

1. Completely absorbing; irresistibly fascinating or alluring.

Example sentence: The novel had a blackhole effect on me, making it impossible to put down until I finished it.

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Verb

1. To absorb or consume something in an overwhelming or unrelenting manner.

Example sentence: The company's financial problems were so severe that it blackholed all the available funds.

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