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Thorne–Zytkow object

Thorne–Zytkow 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–Zytkow object

pluralThorne–Zytkow objects

Questions about Thorne–Zytkow object

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

Words near Thorne–Zytkow object in the dictionary

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

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