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1. Of a central force filed, as of a planet; to overcome by gravitational force the velocity of a passing body and bring the body under the control of the central force field, in some cases absorbing its mass.
2. Acquisition or absorption of an additional particle by an atomic nucleus.

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use