Thorne-Zytkow object

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noun

A star that contains a core made from another star. It is formed when a neutron star collides with a star, typically a red giant or supergiant, and the neutron star is swallowed by the red giant star.

/ˈθɔɹnˈzaɪt.kɔf ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/

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From Thorne + Zytkow + object. Named after American astrophysicist Kip Thorne and Named after Polish astrophysicist Anna Żytkow.

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