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star·burst

(stär′bûrst′)

1. A shape or design with emanating rays that resembles the flash of light produced by an exploding star.

2. An unusually rapid and intense burst of star formation in a galaxy.

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starburst

(ˈstɑːˌbɜːst)

1. (General Physics) a pattern of rays or lines radiating from a light source

2. (Photography) photog a lens attachment which produces a starburst effect

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starburst

[ˈstɑːˌbɜːst] N (liter) → explosión f de color

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