in·fall·ing
ˈin-ˌfȯ-liŋ 
: moving under the influence of gravity toward a celestial object (such as a black hole)
1
: incursion
infall of pirates
2
: inlet, confluence, junction
3
: a falling into or on
infall of meteorites
infall of a cavern roof
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“Infalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infalling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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