Definition of Supernova
Supernova
su·per·no·va


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
An extremely powerful and rare astronomical explosion of a star.

e.g. The supernova was visible in the night sky for several weeks.

(noun)
a star that abruptly grows significantly in brilliance due to a catastrophic explosion ejecting most of its mass;

e.g. A supernova occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star.



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