"Wolf-Rayet star" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Wolf-Rayet stars [plural]
Etymology: For Charles Wolf and Georges Rayet, French astronomers Head templates: {{en-noun}} Wolf-Rayet star (plural Wolf-Rayet stars)
  1. (astronomy) Any of a class of young, very hot stars that have a very strong stellar wind and consequent broad, strong emission lines. Wikipedia link: Wolf-Rayet star Categories (topical): Stars Synonyms: WR Derived forms: Wolf-Rayet galaxy

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