Magnetar
/ˈmæɡnɪtɑː/
noun
1.
a type of neutron star that has a very intense magnetic field, over 1000 times greater than that of a pulsar
noun
a young neutron star, perh. formed in supernova explosions and having an immense magnetic field; also called soft gamma repeater
Examples
Discovery of a magnetar solves 19 year mystery in astrophysics.
Word Origin
magne(tic) + (s)tar
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