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Alderson disk

Alderson disk noun: a hypothetical megastructure in the form of a disk with a star located in a hole running through its axis, and massive enough to have its own atmosphere.

Noun

Alderson disk (plural Alderson disks)

  1. A hypothetical megastructure in the form of a disk with a star located in a hole running through its axis, and massive enough to have its own atmosphere

Forms of Alderson disk

pluralAlderson disks
alternative formAlderson disc

Origin of Alderson disk

Named after American programmer Dan Alderson, who invented the concept.

Questions about Alderson disk

What does Alderson disk mean?
Alderson disk means a hypothetical megastructure in the form of a disk with a star located in a hole running through its axis, and massive enough to have its own atmosphere.
What part of speech is Alderson disk?
Alderson disk is a noun.
What is the plural of Alderson disk?
The plural of Alderson disk is Alderson disks.

Words near Alderson disk in the dictionary

  1. Aldershot
  2. Aldersley
  3. Alderson
  4. Alderson disc
  5. Alderson discs
  6. Alderson disk
  7. Alderson disks
  8. Aldersons
  9. Alderton
  10. Aldertons
  11. Alderwick

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