neutron star

neu·tron star

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [noo-tron, nyoo- stahr]
- /ˈnu trɒn, ˈnyu- stɑr/
- /ˈnjuː.trɒn stɑː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo-tron, nyoo- stahr]
- /ˈnu trɒn, ˈnyu- stɑr/

Definitions of neutron star words

noun neutron star an extremely dense, compact star composed primarily of neutrons, especially the collapsed core of a supernova. 1
noun neutron star star that has collapsed 1
countable noun neutron star A neutron star is a star that has collapsed under the weight of its own gravity. 0
noun neutron star a star that has collapsed under its own gravity to a diameter of about 10 to 15 km. It is composed mostly of neutrons, has a mass of between 1.4 and about 3 times that of the sun, and a density in excess of 1017 kilograms per cubic metre 0
noun neutron star a collapsed star of extremely high density composed almost entirely of neutrons: pulsars are generally thought to be rotating neutron stars 0

See all 5 definitions of neutron star

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Origin of neutron star

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Neutron star

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neutron star popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

neutron star usage trend in Literature

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