dyson sphere

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Definition of dyson sphere in English English dictionary

A hypothetical system of orbiting solar power satellites meant to completely encompass a star and capture its entire energy output

A solid shell of matter enclosing a star

Related Terms

Dyson spheres

plural form of Dyson sphere

Turkish pronunciation

daysın sfîr

Synonyms

dyson shell

Pronunciation

/ˈdīsən ˈsfər/ /ˈdaɪsən ˈsfɪr/

Etymology

() Named for Freeman Dyson, who originally described the concept in 1960.