high-density cosmic body

Definitions

A celestial object, such as a neutron star or black hole, characterized by an extremely high mass-to-volume ratio.

A compact astronomical body whose matter is compressed to such an extent that it exhibits extreme gravitational or physical properties.

Examples

A neutron star is a classic example of a high-density cosmic body that forms after a massive star undergoes a supernova.

Scientists are studying the gravitational waves emitted during the collision of two high-density cosmic bodies to better understand the nature of spacetime.

Synonyms

compact stellar object dense celestial body massive collapsed star superdense cosmic entity

Antonyms

diffuse interstellar cloud tenuous gaseous nebula low-density cosmic structure sparse celestial matter