Blazar

Pronunciation: /bleɪzɑːr/

Definitions of blazar

noun a type of active galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center that emits a high-energy jet of particles

Example Sentences

A1 A blazar is a type of active galactic nucleus.

A2 Scientists study blazars to better understand the nature of black holes.

B1 The blazar emitted a powerful jet of radiation that was detected by telescopes.

B2 Researchers have observed variations in the brightness of blazars over time.

C1 The blazar's high-energy emissions provide valuable insights into the physics of extreme environments.

C2 Studying blazars at different wavelengths allows astronomers to explore the dynamics of relativistic jets.

Examples of blazar in a Sentence

formal A blazar is a type of active galactic nucleus with a jet pointed directly towards Earth.

informal Scientists are studying a blazar to learn more about its powerful emissions.

slang That blazar is lit up like a Christmas tree!

figurative Her passion for astrophysics is like a blazar, burning bright and intense.

Grammatical Forms of blazar

• past tense: blazared
• plural: blazars
• comparative: more blazar
• superlative: most blazar
• present tense: blazars
• future tense: will blazar
• perfect tense: have blazared
• continuous tense: is blazaring
• singular: blazar
• positive degree: blazar
• infinitive: to blazar
• gerund: blazaring
• participle: blazared

Origin and Evolution of blazar

First Known Use: 1978 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blazar' is a combination of 'BL Lacertae object' and 'quasar', named after the first discovered object of this type, BL Lacertae.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in astronomy to describe a type of active galactic nucleus, the term 'blazar' has become more widely recognized in popular science and media to refer to a specific type of extragalactic object with a jet pointing towards Earth.