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Thorne–Żytkow object

Thorne–Żytkow object is the alternative form of Thorne-Zytkow object.

Meaning of Thorne-Zytkow object

Noun

Thorne-Zytkow object (plural Thorne-Zytkow objects)

  1. A star that contains a core made from another star. It is formed when a neutron star collides with a star, typically a red giant or supergiant, and the neutron star is swallowed by the red giant star.
    Synonyms:
    TŻO, TZO

Forms of Thorne–Żytkow object

pluralThorne–Żytkow objects

Questions about Thorne–Żytkow object

What is Thorne–Żytkow object the alternative form of?
Thorne–Żytkow object is the alternative form of Thorne-Zytkow object.

Words near Thorne–Żytkow object in the dictionary

  1. Thorneycroft
  2. Thorneycrofts
  3. Thorneywood
  4. Thorne–Zytkow object
  5. Thorne–Zytkow objects
  6. Thorne–Żytkow object
  7. Thorne–Żytkow objects
  8. Thornfalcon
  9. thornfish
  10. thornfishes
  11. Thornford

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