gamow

/ˈɡæməʊ/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A Danish physicist, born as George Gamow, who contributed significantly to the Big Bang theory.

“George Gamow was a renowned astrophysicist, known for his work on the Big Bang.”

2. noun

A unit of stellar energy, used to express the energy of a star or other celestial body.

“The Gamow factor is used to calculate the energy output of a star.”

Synonyms

  • astrophysicist
  • celestial
  • physicist
  • stellar

Antonyms

  • non-cosmic
  • non-luminous