Chandrasekhar limit

noun

Chan·dra·se·khar limit | \ ˌchəndrəˈshā(ˌ)kär-\

Definition of Chandrasekhar limit

: the maximum mass at which a star near the end of its life cycle can become a white dwarf and above which the star will collapse to form a neutron star or black hole : a stellar mass equal to about 1.4 solar masses

Keep scrolling for more

Comments on Chandrasekhar limit

What made you want to look up Chandrasekhar limit? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

speculate

to form ideas or theories about something

Test Your Vocabulary

Farm Idioms Quiz

What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ