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pulsar

/ˈpʌlsɑː/ noun · British & US
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What does pulsar mean?

noun

A rapidly rotating, highly magnetized neutron star that emits electromagnetic radiation in a beam, which can be observed as pulses of radiation as the star rotates.

Example

"The astronomers studied the pulsar's unusual radiation patterns to better understand its behavior."

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