Associations to the word «Starburst»

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