frozen star en · NOUN
Etymology
frozen+star * (stellar black hole, black hole alternative): From relativity predicting the passage of time slowing to a stop as the star collapses through its event horizon, "freezing" time and the star. * (Population 0 star): From the existence of frozen volatiles, such as water ice, existing in the atmosphere and on the surface of such a star
Meanings
- Synonym of stellar black hole.
- Synonym of frozar (A proposed theoretical alternative to black holes.)
- A proposed theoretical type of star, which could exist in the far future, with a very high metallicity allowing for stars with very low mass, resulting in a nuclear fusion cored star with a surface temperature close to the triple-point of water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| frozen stars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |