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astronomical transient

astronomical transient noun: a localized discrete transient optical spectrum event at astronomical distances.

Noun

astronomical transient (plural astronomical transients)

  1. A localized discrete transient optical spectrum event at astronomical distances.

Forms of astronomical transient

pluralastronomical transients

Origin of astronomical transient

From astronomical + transient. From being a traditional astronomical source (optical astronomy, and star-like) of an ephemeral nature.

Words formed from astronomical transient

Questions about astronomical transient

What does astronomical transient mean?
Astronomical transient means a localized discrete transient optical spectrum event at astronomical distances.
What part of speech is astronomical transient?
Astronomical transient is a noun.
What is the plural of astronomical transient?
The plural of astronomical transient is astronomical transients.

Words near astronomical transient in the dictionary

  1. astronomical
  2. astronomical clock
  3. astronomical clocks
  4. astronomical refraction
  5. astronomical time
  6. astronomical transient
  7. astronomical transients
  8. astronomical twilight
  9. astronomical twilights
  10. astronomical unit
  11. astronomical units

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