quasi-stellar radio-source

English

Alternative forms

• quasi-stellar radiosource
• quasi-stellar radio source

Etymology

From quasi- +‎ stellar +‎ radio +‎ source, from its appearance as a point-like object similar to a star, which is also a source of radio-energy, but with a spectrum unlike that found in a star.

Noun

quasi-stellar radio-source (plural quasi-stellar radio-sources)

1. (astronomy) A quasar.
2. (dated) A radioloud quasar.

Derived terms

• QSR (abbreviation)
• quasar (acronym)