"radio source" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: radio sources [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} radio source (plural radio sources)
  1. (astronomy) Any astronomical object that emits radio waves. Categories (topical): Astronomy Translations (any astronomical object that emits radio waves): radiosource [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-radio_source-en-noun-OEwg8BVr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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