magnetar

English - English

Definition of magnetar in English English dictionary

: A neutron star or pulsar with an extremely powerful magnetic field, especially those on which starquakes occur, thought to be the source of some gamma-ray bursts

A neutron star or pulsar with an extremely powerful magnetic field, especially those on which starquakes occur, thought to be the source of some gamma-ray bursts

Etymology

() Blend of English magnet and pulsar