supernova impostor en · NOUN
Etymology
From being mistaken for a supernova.
Meanings
- An extremely energetic stellar flare event that is bright enough to be mistaken for a supernova, but through later spectral analysis is revealed to not be one.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| supernova impostors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |