English Explanatory Dictionary

dark flow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A possible non-random component of the peculiar velocity of galaxy clusters.
noun
  1. A state of flow experienced in gambling, especially by slot machine players; a state of intense focus and absorption on gambling.

Word forms

dark flow dark flows

Etymology

From dark (“hidden”) + flow. From the motion of galaxy clusters due to a hidden influence, possibly from beyond the horizon of the observable universe.

Related words

axis of evil dark matter dark energy dark sector Hubble flow
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