word
quasar
KWAY-zar
ˈkweɪzɑːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
quasar
Dictionary meaning
An extremely luminous active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole.
Examples
- The quasar emitted more energy than an entire galaxy of stars.
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