quasar
noun/ˈkweɪzɑː(r)/
/ˈkweɪzɑːr/
(astronomy)- a large object like a star, that is far away and that shines very brightly and occasionally sends out strong radio signals compare pulsarWord Origin1960s: contraction of quasi-stellar.
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