virialization

English

Etymology

From virial +‎ -ization.

Noun

virialization (usually uncountable, plural virializations)

1. (astronomy) The formation of a dynamic equilibrium in a system of collisionless particles modelled as being subject only to Newtonian gravity (galaxy, other stellar system, or galaxy cluster).

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with virilization.

Translations

Translations

• French: virialisation (fr) f