neutron-degenerate matter

noun

Matter that is subject to such huge pressure that electrons are forced into nuclei to form neutrons: neutron-star matter.

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nounneutron-degenerate matter (uncountable)
  1. uncountableMatter that is subject to such huge pressure that electrons are forced into nuclei to form neutrons: neutron-star matter.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
neutronium
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