"massive astrophysical compact halo object" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: massive astrophysical compact halo objects [plural]
Etymology: A back-formation from MACHO, which is used as an acronym for massive compact halo object. Words used to fill in the apparently missing "A" word include astrophysical and astronomical. Head templates: {{en-noun}} massive astrophysical compact halo object (plural massive astrophysical compact halo objects)
  1. (astronomy, physics) Alternative form of massive compact halo object Wikipedia link: Massive compact halo object Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: massive compact halo object Categories (topical): Astronomy, Physics
    Sense id: en-massive_astrophysical_compact_halo_object-en-noun-4-F~6fyb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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