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radio source

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any astronomical object that emits radio waves.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Examples

  • Some quasars are bright radio sources.

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an object that radiates radio waves

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: radiator

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Translations

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  • French: radiosource — any astronomical object that emits radio waves