massive astronomical compact halo object en · NOUN
Etymology
A backformation from MACHO, where the "A" originally was the second letter in the word "massive", in "MAssive Compact Halo Object", to provide a separate word to fill in the "A" in the acronym, using "astronomical"
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of massive compact halo object.
alt of massive compact halo object
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| massive astronomical compact halo objects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |