(astronomy) A type of star which is believed to be surrounded by a tenuous envelope of gas, as indicated by bright emission lines in its spectrum.
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(astronomy) A type of star which is believed to be surrounded by a tenuous envelope of gas, as indicated by bright emission lines in its spectrum.
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