pulsar

Definitions of pulsar
  1. noun
    a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation
    synonyms: púlsar
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    type of:
    estrella de neutrones, estrella neutrónica
    a star that has collapsed under its own gravity; it is composed of neutrons
  2. verb
    exert pressure or force to or upon
    synonyms: apretar, prensar, presionar
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    estrujar, exprimir, prensar
    press firmly
    aplastar, chafar, estrujar, exprimir, machacar, majar, moler, prensar, triturar
    to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
    moler, triturar
    press or grind with a crushing noise
    versar
    exert a force with a heavy weight
    apretar, empujar
    press against forcefully without moving
    apretar
    squeeze together tightly
    type of:
    contactar, tocar
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
  3. verb
    expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
    synonyms: latir, palpitar, vibrar
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