Hypernova
/ˈhaɪpəˌnəʊvə/
noun
1.
an exploding star that produces even more energy and light than a supernova
noun
a theoretical type of supernova created when a very large star totally collapses at the end of its life
Examples
A hypernova is purported to be a hundred times more powerful than a supernova.
Word Origin
1975-1999
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