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English
Etymology
From quasi- + stellar + object, from its appearance as a point-like object similar to a star, but with a spectrum unlike that found in a star.
Noun
quasi-stellar object (plural quasi-stellar objects)
- (astronomy) a quasar
- (dated) a radio-quiet quasar
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