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magnetar

Pronunciation: /ˈmagnɪtɑː/
Definition of magnetar

noun

Astronomy
  • a neutron star with a much stronger magnetic field than ordinary neutron stars.

Origin:

1990s: from magnetic + -ar as in pulsar and quasar

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