quasistar en · NOUN
Etymology
From quasi- + star.
Meanings
- A theoretical early universe object, with the outer layers of a star and a black hole for a stellar core. Theorized to be born of an ultramassive pre-stellar nebula collapse to an ultramassive protostar, and later birthing an intermediate mass black hole when the star's life ends.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quasi-star | alternative | lexicographic | |
| quasistars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
exotic star (black hole star) · TZO (black hole star)
Relateds
quasistellar object · quasi-stellar radio source · QSO · quasi-stellar object · QSR · quasi-stellar · quasistellar · quasistellar radio source · quasar · quasi-stellar radio-source · quasistellar radio-source
Synonyms
black hole star (black hole star)