micronova

Word parts

micro- + nova

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪ.kro.nəʊ.və/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪ.kro.noʊ.və/

Noun

Singular micronova

Plural micronovas

1. (astronomy) A micronova is a star exploding about a million times weaker than a classical nova.

   The pressure eventually overcomes the outer shell, erupting in a micronova.