main-sequence star

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A star which falls within the main sequence on a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, being the most common type of star in the universe.

Word forms

main-sequence star main-sequence stars

Etymology

From main sequence + star.

Related words

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