boson star

English

noun
Definitions
  • (astrophysics) A theoretical type of heavenly body composed of a form of boson that is self-repelling, what should be highly dense and bend spacetime in a manner approaching that of a black hole.

Etymology

Compound from English boson + English star (celestial body).

Origin

English

star

Gloss

celestial body

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