"quasi-stellar radio-source" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quasi-stellar radio-sources [plural]
Etymology: quasi- + stellar + radio + source, from its appearance as a point-like object similar to a star, which is also a source of radio-energy, but with a spectrum unlike that found in a star. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|quasi-|stellar|radio|source}} quasi- + stellar + radio + source Head templates: {{en-noun|head=quasi-stellar radio-source}} quasi-stellar radio-source (plural quasi-stellar radio-sources)
  1. (astronomy) A quasar. Categories (topical): Galaxies, Black holes, Radiation Synonyms: quasi-stellar radiosource, quasi-stellar radio source Derived forms: QSR [abbreviation], quasar [abbreviation, acronym]
    Sense id: en-quasi-stellar_radio-source-en-noun-3Sz8uF8~ Disambiguation of Black holes: 71 29 Disambiguation of Radiation: 73 27 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
  2. (dated) A radioloud quasar. Tags: dated
    Sense id: en-quasi-stellar_radio-source-en-noun-VzjgfOcU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46

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