As a result, the white dwarf will steadily accrete matter from the companion's outer atmosphere; the white dwarf consists of degenerate matter, so the accreted hydrogen does not inflate as its temperature increases.
The white dwarf will steadily accrete matter from the companion's outer atmosphere. This was as a result. The white dwarf consists of degenerate matter. This was as a result. The accreted hydrogen does not inflate as its temperature increases. This was as a result.