quasi-stellar radio-source

English

Alternative forms

quasi-stellar radiosource
quasi-stellar radio source

Etymology

quasi- +‎ stellar +‎ radio +‎ source, from its appearance as a point-like object similar to a star, which is also a source of radio-energy, but with a spectrum unlike that found in a star

Noun

quasi-stellar radio-source (plural quasi-stellar radio-sources)

(astronomy) a quasar
(dated) a radio-loud quasar

Derived terms

QSR (abbreviation)
quasar (acronym)

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