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Pulse accretion refers to a process in astrophysics where material is accumulated onto a compact object, such as a neutron star or black hole, in episodic bursts or "pulses." This phenomenon often occurs in systems where the compact object is in a binary relationship with a companion star, leading to periodic increases in mass due to gravitational attraction and the transfer of matter. The resulting bursts can produce significant emissions, including X-rays, as the infalling material heats up and accelerates.

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