magnetar

/ ˈmæɡnɪtɑː /

noun

1. a type of neutron star that has a very intense magnetic field, over 1000 times greater than that of a pulsar

magnetar

/ măg′nə-tär′ /

1. A neutron star with a very strong magnetic field. Magnetars are the proposed sources of observed gamma ray bursts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetar¹

C20: from magnet ( ic ) ( st ) ar , on the model of quasar

Example Sentences

"The discovery of a magnetar in this region confirms that magnetars are likely young neutron stars," adds Volodymyr Savchenko.

From Science Daily

In this case, had the observations been performed even just a day later, there would not have been such strong proof that this was indeed a magnetar and not a gamma-ray burst.

From Science Daily

Scientists think that this star might as well be on its journey to become a magnetar.

From Space Scoop

Its core will shrink and start trapping all the star's powerful magnetic field lines, creating a highly magnetic neutron star —a magnetar — with a magnetic field of 100 trillion gauss.

From Space Scoop

Image: This artist's impression shows a highly unusual star that is destined to become one of the most magnetic objects in the Universe: a variant of a neutron star known as a magnetar.

From Space Scoop