quasistar
nounEtymology From quasi- + star.
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Astronomy, Cosmology, Natural sciences A theoretical early universe object, with the outer layers of a star and a black hole for a stellar core. Theorized to be born of an ultramassive pre-stellar nebula collapse to an ultramassive protostar, and later birthing an intermediate mass black hole when the star's life ends.
- Synonyms
- black hole star
- Related terms
- QSO, QSR, quasar, quasistellar, quasi-stellar, quasi-stellar object, quasistellar object, quasistellar radio source, quasi-stellar radio-source, quasistellar radio-source, quasi-stellar radio source
- Coordinate terms
- exotic star, TZO