Hypernova
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypernova is a noun meaning (astronomy) The gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole.
Meaning
(astronomy) The gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole.
Word Forms
- hypernovas
- hypernovae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supernova, kilonova, neutronization, quasistar, hypernuclide, bosenova.
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