pulsar
noun/ˈpʌlsɑr/
Frequency rank: #17,157 most common English word
Meaning
A rapidly rotating neutron star that emits regular pulses of radio waves or other electromagnetic radiation.
Example sentence
Scientists were amazed when they detected pulsar emitting perfectly timed radio pulses from deep space.
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