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dark energy
Any hypothetical form of energy which produces a force that opposes gravity and is thought to be the cause of the accelerating expansion of the universe.
Matter or substances that are not able to be revealed by its radiation: Dark matter comprises a large portion of the universe. It cannot be seen but can be perceived through its gravitational effects.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
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