protoneutron star

See also: proto-neutron star

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From proto- +‎ neutron star.

Noun

protoneutron star (plural protoneutron stars)

  1. (astronomy) A star which is cooling and contracting to become a neutron star.

Synonyms

  • PNS (abbreviation)

Derived terms

  • PNS (abbreviation)
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