white hole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theoretically possible but hypothetical singularity from which matter and energy are able to escape but unable to enter; the antithesis of a black hole.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white, hole.

Word forms

white hole white holes

Etymology

By analogy with black hole.

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