(astronomy) A star in which the ratio of metals (elements heavier than helium) to hydrogen is greater than that of the Hyades.
metal-rich star
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(′med·əl ¦rich ′stär)
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 | WASP-1 |
| HAT-P-11 |
| HD 75898 |
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