Asymptotic giant branch
= Asymptotic giant branch
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An asymptotic-giant-branch star has an inert carbon-oxygen core surrounded by helium- and hydrogen-burning shells and a deep convective envelope. Alternating shell burning produces thermal pulses and dredge-up, while strong mass loss removes the envelope.
= AGB star
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