Superbubble
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Superbubble is a noun meaning (astronomy) A very large region of space, relatively free of matter, carved out of the interstellar medium by the combination of multiple supernova bubbles resulting from supernovae.
Meaning
(astronomy) A very large region of space, relatively free of matter, carved out of the interstellar medium by the combination of multiple supernova bubbles resulting from supernovae.
Word Forms
- superbubbles
Synonyms for superbubble
Depending on context, synonyms include supershell.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include minisuperspace, superbounce, radiosphere, starburst, neutrinosphere, superwind.
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