supernova remnant

noun

A nebula that is formed from supernova explosion debris.

“The Crab Nebula is the most studied supernova remnant.”

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Meanings

nounsupernova remnant (plural supernova remnants)

plural supernova remnants

  1. astronomyA nebula that is formed from supernova explosion debris.

    The Crab Nebula is the most studied supernova remnant.

    Synonyms: SNR

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA nebula that is formed from supernova explosion debris.

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SNR
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APA

supernova remnant. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supernova%20remnant

MLA

“supernova remnant.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supernova%20remnant. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “supernova remnant,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supernova%20remnant.

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