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Definition of Neutron star
1. Noun. A star that has collapsed under its own gravity; it is composed of neutrons.
Definition of Neutron star
1. Noun. (star) A degenerate star that has been so collapsed by gravity that its electrons and protons have been merged into neutrons by the intense pressure. The solid mass of neutrons is sometimes called neutronium. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Neutron Star
Literary usage of Neutron star
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Sixth Meeting of the Task Force on Shielding Aspects of by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2004)
"The spatial distributions of neutron star density and all star density in regions
... The star density (dominated by neutron star at all depths) decreases ..."
2. Merging with Śiva: Hinduism's Contemporary Metaphysics = Śiva Sāyujy by Subramuniya, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Master Subramuniya (2002)
"You can't smell it, yet A neutron star you sense its smell. ... The compact
neutron star is heavier than heaviness itself, lighter than a balloon within air ..."
3. Read & Understand Science Grades 4-6 by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Ana Shirazi, Delana Heidrich, Judith Herbst, Kathleen Simpson (2005)
"Most scientists think that a pulsar is a neutron star that spins very fast.
With each spin, it sends out a flash of radio waves. Think of a lighthouse. ..."
4. Dancing With Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Himalayan Academy, Master Subramuniya (2003)
"neutron star: A star ofsuch strong gravitational force that the atomic ...
A neutron star the size of an orange would weigh more than the entire Earth. ..."