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Star is a luminous sphere of plasma undergoing nuclear fusion.

star stellar object

A star is a luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity, undergoing nuclear fusion reactions in its core that emit light and heat energy.

Pronunciation

/stɑːr/

Etymology

From Old English steorra, from Proto-West Germanic *sterra, of uncertain origin.

Explain Like I’m 5

Stars are giant balls of hot gas that shine brightly because they're burning fuel inside them, like our Sun.

Fun Facts

Some stars are much bigger than our Sun
Stars twinkle because of Earth's atmosphere
Some stars explode as supernovas

FAQ

What are stars made of? Stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium
How do stars produce light? They generate light through nuclear fusion
What is the nearest star to Earth? The Sun

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

star fixed star

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

celestial object astronomical object

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

binary star dwarf star giant star neutron star red giant white dwarf

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

constellation galaxy universe

Indexes

astronomical object luminous natural object

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