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  • noun astronomy Any astronomical object that suddenly produces an outburst of radiation (especially radio waves)

Etymologies

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From outburst +‎ -er

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Examples

  • That type of outburst usually says more about the outburster than the outburstee, so I doubt that Hughes’ outburst enhanced Team stature in third party eyes.

    AGU Fall Meeting « Climate Audit 2006

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