pulsar

/ˈpʌlsɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of celestial object, such as a neutron star, that rotates rapidly and emits electromagnetic radiation in a beam, resulting in a pulsing effect when observed from Earth.

“The astronomers studied the unique properties of the newly discovered pulsar in the galaxy.”

Synonyms

  • neutron star
  • rotating star

Antonyms

  • fixed star
  • stable star