red geyser

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noun
Definitions
  • (galaxy) A galaxy which has stopped star formation due to the energetic winds spewing forth from the active galactic nucleus, heating and disrupting gas accumulation and collapse to form new stars, resulting in a population of aging reddening stars.

Etymology

Compound from English red (having red as its colour) + English geyser.

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English

geyser

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