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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

active galaxy en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. A galaxy where a significant fraction of the energy output is not emitted by the normal components of a galaxy.
  2. (qualifier:by restriction) A galaxy with an active nucleus (AGN, active galactic nucleus)

Forms

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Hypernyms

galaxy

Hyponyms

quasar · XBONG · Markarian galaxy · Seyfert galaxy · LIRG · blazar · starburst galaxy · LINER · radio galaxy

Relateds

BL Lac object · BL Lacertae object · AGN · active galactic nucleus · BL Lac