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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-fert, see-]
- /ˈsaɪ fərt, ˈsi-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-fert, see-]
- /ˈsaɪ fərt, ˈsi-/
Definitions of seyfert galaxy words
- noun seyfert galaxy one of a group of spiral galaxies with compact, bright nuclei having characteristically broad emission lines suggestive of very hot gases in violent motion at the center. 1
- noun seyfert galaxy any of a class of spiral galaxies having a very bright nucleus, possibly corresponding to an active period in the lives of all spiral galaxies 0
- noun seyfert galaxy any of a number of spiral galaxies with a small, intensely bright nucleus and a spectrum with strong, broad spectral lines 0
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Origin of seyfert galaxy
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70; named after Carl K. Seyfert (1911-60), American astronomer, who first described them
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Parts of speech for Seyfert galaxy
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seyfert galaxy popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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