Thorne-Zytkow object
/ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/
Thorne-Zytkow object noun: 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.
Noun
Thorne-Zytkow object (plural Thorne-Zytkow objects)
- 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 of Thorne-Zytkow object
Forms of Thorne-Zytkow object
| plural | Thorne-Zytkow objects |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Thorne–Żytkow object |
| alternative form | Thorne-Żytkow object |
| alternative form | Thorne–Zytkow object |
Origin of Thorne-Zytkow object
From Thorne + Zytkow + object. Named after American astrophysicist Kip Thorne and Named after Polish astrophysicist Anna Żytkow.
Words formed from Thorne-Zytkow object
Questions about Thorne-Zytkow object
- What does Thorne-Zytkow object mean?
- Thorne-Zytkow object means 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.
- What part of speech is Thorne-Zytkow object?
- Thorne-Zytkow object is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Thorne-Zytkow object?
- Thorne-Zytkow object is pronounced /ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/.
- What is the plural of Thorne-Zytkow object?
- The plural of Thorne-Zytkow object is Thorne-Zytkow objects.
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