Accretion Disks

Synonyms of accretion disks

• circumstellar disks
• protoplanetary disks
• gas disks

Antonyms of accretion disks

• depletion disks
• dissipation disks
• erosion disks

Collocations of accretion disks

massive accretion disks

Frequency: 70 %

The black hole was surrounded by massive accretion disks.

accretion disks around black holes

Frequency: 65 %

Scientists observed the accretion disks around black holes using advanced telescopes.

dense accretion disks

Frequency: 60 %

The intense radiation was emitted from the dense accretion disks.

rotating accretion disks

Frequency: 50 %

The stars formed from the material in the rotating accretion disks.

accretion disks in galaxies

Frequency: 45 %

The study focused on the formation of stars in accretion disks in galaxies.

Idiomatic Expressions for accretion disks

• Phrase: caught in the gravitational pull of the accretion disk
  Meaning: to be drawn into a difficult or challenging situation
  Usage: The company found itself caught in the gravitational pull of the accretion disk of a legal battle.