Definition of burster
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:one that bursts
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:the celestial source of an outburst of radiation (such as X-rays)
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Face-huggers, back-bursters, mecha-doppelgängers and the most narcissistic-homoerotic sequence in sci-fi history soon follow, with the action immaculately designed for suspense, scares and sly sinister humor.
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In all, 18 of the fast bursters have been spotted since they were first recognized in 2007 — a small number.
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If this burster, 121102, is indeed typical of the bunch, the astronomers said, this might be a clue.
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1611
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