quasi-star

A form of quasistar — A theoretical early universe object, with the outer layers of a star and a black hole for a stellar core. Theorized to be born of an ultramassive pre-stellar nebula collapse to an ultramassive protostar, and later birthing an intermediate mass black hole when the star's life ends.

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Meanings

nounquasi-star (plural quasi-stars)

plural quasi-stars

  1. alternativeAlternative form of quasistar.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
black hole star
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