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pulsar

/ˈpʌlsɑːr/

Meanings
noun
A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically

Examples :

"Astronomers study the pulsar, a star in space, to understand its regular radio pulses. "
astronomy physics space

Related Words

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periodically adverb

/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkli/ /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkli/

In a regular periodic manner

"My grandmother visits my family periodically, usually once a month. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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astronomers noun

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

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emits verb

/ɪˈmɪts/

To send out or give off

"The fire emits heat and smoke. "

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rotating verb

/ˈroʊteɪtɪŋ/ /ˈroʊˌteɪtɪŋ/

To spin, turn, or revolve.

"He rotated in his chair to face me."

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pulses noun

/ˈpʌlsɪz/

A normally regular beat felt when arteries are depressed, caused by the pumping action of the heart.

"The doctor checked my pulses in my wrists to see if my heart was beating normally. "

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neutron noun

/ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/

A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

"The atom's nucleus contains protons and neutrons. "

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radio noun

/ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/

The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.

"My radio broadcasts the latest news during my morning commute. "

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star noun

/stɑː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

"The star on my daughter's favorite blanket reminded her of the constellation she saw last night. "

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space noun

/speɪs/

(heading) Of time.

"The space between classes allowed me to grab a quick lunch. "

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regular noun

/ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A member of the British Army (as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve).

"The sergeant major is a regular in the British Army. "

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."