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quasi-stellar object

noun
qua·​si-stel·​lar object | \ ˌkwā-ˌzī-ˈste-lər- How to pronounce quasi-stellar object (audio) , -ˌsī-, ˌkwä-zē-, -sē-\

Definition of quasi-stellar object

: quasar

Examples of quasi-stellar object in a Sentence

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 Quasars, or quasi-stellar objects, are massive objects that throw off enormous energy. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "'Cold quasar' discovery could signal galaxies' 'retirement party' phase," 12 June 2019

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First Known Use of quasi-stellar object

1964, in the meaning defined above

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