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Noun CEFR B2
/ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/

Definitions

A star that contains a core made from another star. It is formed when a neutron star collides with a star, typically a red giant or supergiant, and the neutron star is swallowed by the red giant star.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Thornell Thorneloe Thorner thornery Thornewell Thorney

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