Word by Word Definitions. icingplay. : a sweet flavored usually creamy mixture used to coat baked goods (such as cupcakes) âcalled also frosting. : an illegal act by an ice hockey player of shooting a puck from within the defensive zone or defensive half of the rink beyond the opponents' goal line but not into the goal.
A study suggested that there are 100 million black holes in the Milky Way Galaxy, but X-ray observations have only found dozens so far. Most of the black holes may be âdarkâ and difficult to see directly at any wavelength.
Black Holes: Facts, Theory & Definition. Black holes are some of the strangest and most fascinating objects found in outer space. They are objects of extreme density, with such strong gravitational attraction that even light cannot escape from their grasp if it comes near enough. Albert Einstein first predicted black holes in 1916 with his general theory of relativity.