proto-neutron star

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

proto- +‎ neutron star

Noun

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

  • PNS (abbreviation)

Derived terms

  • PNS (abbreviation)