tegurium

/tɛˈɡʊəriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of astronomical object, specifically a binary system consisting of a white dwarf and a neutron star, or a black hole, in a close binary orbit.

“The discovery of a new tegurium in the distant galaxy has left astronomers in awe of its immense gravitational pull.”

Synonyms

  • binary system
  • compact binary

Antonyms

  • solitary star