proto-neutron star en · NOUN
Etymology
From proto- + neutron star.
Meanings
- (qualifier:stars) The degenerate core of a massive star, prior to its emergence after a supernova as a neutron star.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| protoneutron star | alternative | lexicographic | |
| proto-neutron stars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |