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hypernova
English
noun
Definitions
(astronomy) The gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole
Etymology
Prefix from English nova.
Origin
English
nova
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Cognates and derived terms
Cognates
kilonova
English
macronova
English
nova
English
novalike
English
supernova
English
unnova
English
novus
Latin
Derived Terms
nova
unnova
novalike
kilonova
supernova
macronova