neutron star
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/nˈuːtɹɑːn stˈɑːɹ/
British pronunciation
/njˈuːtɹɒn stˈɑː/

Definition & Meaning of "neutron star"

Neutron star
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a highly dense and compact stellar remnant that remains after a massive star undergoes a supernova explosion, consisting almost entirely of neutrons

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Neutron stars are formed from the collapsed cores of massive stars after a supernova event.
The extreme density of a neutron star is such that a sugar-cube-sized amount of neutron - star material would weigh millions of tons on Earth.
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