fast-evolving luminous transient

noun

A type of weak supernova whose luminous shell cools quickly and within days goes dark

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Meanings

nounfast-evolving luminous transient (plural fast-evolving luminous transients)

plural fast-evolving luminous transients

  1. astronomyA type of weak supernova whose luminous shell cools quickly and within days goes dark

    Synonyms: FELT

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of weak supernova whose luminous shell cools quickly and within days goes dark

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