proto-neutron star

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Etymology[edit]

proto- +‎ neutron star

Noun[edit]

proto-neutron star (plural proto-neutron stars)

  1. (stars) The degenerate core of a massive star, prior to its emergence after a supernova as a neutron star.

Synonyms[edit]

  • PNS (abbreviation)

Derived terms[edit]

  • PNS (abbreviation)