word
magnetar
MAG-neh-tar
ˈmæɡnɪtɑːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
magnetar
Dictionary meaning
A neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field.
History and origin
Magnet + star.
Examples
- The burst was traced to a distant magnetar in another galaxy.
Common mispronunciations
mag-NEE-tar
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