supernova

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Definitions

n.

A massive stellar explosion in which a star becomes extremely bright before fading, leaving a neutron star, black hole, or debris.

超新星

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
superabove, beyond
+
novaother
=supernova

Common Collocations

  • 1.supernova explosion超新星爆炸
  • 2.supernova remnant超新星残骸

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Astronomers observed a supernova that was brighter than an entire galaxy.

  • 2.

    A supernova explosion releases more energy than the sun will in its lifetime.

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