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pulsar

PUL-sahr

ˈpʌlsɑːr

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pulsar

Dictionary meaning

A rapidly rotating neutron star that emits regular pulses of radio waves.

Examples

  • Pulsars are so regular they were initially mistaken for artificial signals.

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