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Should the star be sufficiently massive, it will build elements up to iron in its interior. But iron is at the limit of nuclear-fusion reactions and further contraction of a massive star's core can only result in catastrophic collapse, leading to a supernova explosion. The most likely end-products of massive stars are neutron stars and black holes.  2, record 1, English, - massive%20star

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Des étoiles massives vivent nettement moins longtemps que les étoiles de faible masse: la grande pression et la haute température qui règnent à l'intérieur des étoiles massives accélèrent les réactions de fusion nucléaires, ce qui diminue leur durée de vie.  1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9toile%20massive

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