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burster

Pronunciation: /ˈbəːstə/

Definition of burster

noun

  • 1 Astronomy a cosmic source of powerful short-lived bursts of X-rays or other radiation.
  • 2 informal a violent gale.
  • 3a machine which separates continuous stationery into single sheets.

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