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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. Thorndikes
  2. Thorndyke
  3. Thorne
  4. Thorne-Zytkow object
  5. Thorne-Zytkow objects
  6. Thorne-Żytkow object
  7. Thorne-Żytkow objects
  8. thorned
  9. Thornell
  10. Thornells
  11. Thorneloe

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