Meaning of the word "white dwarf" in English
What does "white dwarf" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
white dwarf
US /waɪt dwɔːrf/
UK /waɪt dwɔːf/
Noun
a small, very dense star that is typically the size of a planet, formed when a low-mass star has exhausted its central nuclear fuel and lost its outer layers
Example:
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The Sun will eventually become a white dwarf after it sheds its outer layers.
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Sirius B was the first white dwarf to be discovered by astronomers.
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