Wolf-Rayet star

English

Etymology

For Charles Wolf and Georges Rayet, French astronomers

Noun

Wolf-Rayet star (plural Wolf-Rayet stars)

  1. (astronomy) Any of a class of young, very hot stars that have a very strong stellar wind and consequent broad, strong emission lines.

Abbreviations

Derived terms
  • Wolf-Rayet galaxy
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