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Definition of pulsar noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pulsar

noun
 
/ˈpʌlsɑː(r)/
 
/ˈpʌlsɑːr/
(astronomy)
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  1. a star that cannot be seen but that sends out regular rapid radio signals compare quasar
    Word Originfrom puls(ating st)ar, on the pattern of quasar.
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