quasi-stellar radio-source
English
Alternative forms
- quasi-stellar radiosource
- quasi-stellar radio source
Etymology
quasi- + stellar + radio + source, from its appearance as a point-like object similar to a star, which is also a source of radio-energy, but with a spectrum unlike that found in a star
Noun
quasi-stellar radio-source (plural quasi-stellar radio-sources)
- (astronomy) a quasar
- (dated) a radio-loud quasar
Derived terms
- QSR (abbreviation)
- quasar (acronym)