proto-neutron star

See also: protoneutron star

English

Alternative forms

• protoneutron star

Etymology

proto- +‎ neutron star

Noun

proto-neutron star (plural proto-neutron stars)

1. (stars) The degenerate core of a massive star, prior to its emergence after a supernova as a neutron star.

Synonyms

• PNS (abbreviation)

Derived terms

• PNS (abbreviation)