How do you pronounce "supernovae"?

Pronounced //ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.vi//.

Supernovae

Q: What is a synonym for "supernovae"?

Common synonyms include: cataclysmic explosion, cosmic catastrophe, cosmological probe, distance indicator, luminous outburst, standard candle.

/ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.vi/ noun

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Noun

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plural of supernova form-of, plural

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cataclysmic explosion cosmic catastrophe cosmological probe distance indicator luminous outburst standard candle

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nonstandard candle quiescence quiescent star stable star

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"Chandra's extraordinary capabilities make it possible for scientists to study such high-energy objects as supernovae and black holes in greater detail."

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