white nebula en · NOUN
Etymology
white + nebula
Meanings
- (obsolete) a nebula that appears white in colouration through a high-powered telescope (nebulae often appear to have some hint of colour through a powerful telescope, but white when not using a powerful instrument); these nebulae were generally to be determined to be galaxies in the 20th century
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| white nebulae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |