Associations to the word «Starburst»

Wiktionary

STARBURST, noun. A violent explosion, or the pattern (likened to the shape of a star) supposed to be made by such an explosion.
STARBURST, noun. (typography) A symbol similar to an asterisk, but with additional rays: ✺.
STARBURST, noun. (astronomy) A region of space with an unusually high rate of star formation.
STARBURST, noun. (astronomy) A period in time during which a region of space experiences an unusually high rate of star formation.
STARBURST, verb. (astronomy) (of a region of space) To experience an unusually high rate of star formation.
STARBURST, verb. To make a starburst pattern.
STARBURST, verb. To refract and sparkle.
STARBURST GALAXIES, noun. Plural of starburst galaxy
STARBURST GALAXY, noun. (galaxy) A galaxy that is undergoing a high rate of star formation

Wise words

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