Meaning of the word pulsar in English
What does pulsar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pulsar
US /ˈpʌl.sɑːr/
UK /ˈpʌl.sɑːr/
Noun
a celestial object, thought to be a rapidly rotating neutron star, that emits regular pulses of radio waves and other electromagnetic radiation at rates of up to 1,000 pulses per second.
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Astronomers discovered a new pulsar in the distant galaxy.
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The Crab Pulsar is a famous example of a rapidly spinning neutron star.