Supernova
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A catastrophic explosive event of a massive “star” marking the end of its life cycle, resulting in the release of immense energy and the formation of heavy chemical elements in the universe.
Synonyms & Variants
bintang meledak
A simple descriptive phrase used in casual or basic educational contexts to explain a supernova.
kematian bintang
A descriptive term for the final life stage of a massive star ending in an explosion.
ledakan bintang
General descriptive term in Indonesian
nova
Nova has a smaller energy scale compared to a supernova
keruntuhan inti
Technical astrophysics term
hipernova
Higher energy variant of a supernova
bintang mati
Popular term to describe the final phase of a star
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is derived from the Latin super meaning above or beyond, and nova meaning new. Historically, astronomers used this term to describe the appearance of stars that seemed new in the night sky. In modern astrophysics, this phenomenon is classified based on spectral lines and explosion mechanisms, such as core-collapse or thermonuclear events. This phenomenon is crucial for the dispersal of interstellar matter.
Real-world Usage
Ledakan supernova tersebut menyebarkan elemen berat ke seluruh medium antarbintang di galaksi kita.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.