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Meaning of active galactic nucleus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A compact region at the center of a galaxy that has a much higher than normal luminosity over at least some portion of the (measurable) electromagnetic spectrum.

Equivalents

Deutsch aktiver galaktischer Kern
Türkçe etkin galaktik çekirdek

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

active galaxy active gravitational mass active ingredient active learning active lidar active listening

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