white hole

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Definition of white hole in English English dictionary

A theoretically possible but physically highly unlikely singularity which would emit matter and energy; the antithesis of a black hole

A hypothetical hole in outer space from which energy, stars, and other celestial matter emerge or explode

Related Terms

white holes

plural form of white hole

white-hole

Attributive form of white hole, noun

Hyphenation

White hole

Turkish pronunciation

hwayt hōl

Antonyms

black hole

Pronunciation

/ˈhwīt ˈhōl/ /ˈhwaɪt ˈhoʊl/