Thorne-Zytkow object

/ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/

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.

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Meanings

nounThorne-Zytkow object (plural Thorne-Zytkow objects)

plural Thorne-Zytkow objects · alternative Thorne–Żytkow object · alternative Thorne-Żytkow object · alternative Thorne–Zytkow object

  1. astronomyA 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

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA 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.

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TŻOTZO

Origin

From Thorne + Zytkow + object. Named after American astrophysicist Kip Thorne and Named after Polish astrophysicist Anna Żytkow.

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