white hole

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

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  • white hole — white′ hole′ astron. a theoretical celestial object into which matter is funneled from a black hole • Etymology: 1970–75 …   From formal English to slang

  • white hole — n. a hypothetical portal in space through which matter and energy emerge: thought to be an outlet for black holes and a possible explanation for quasars …   English World dictionary

  • White hole — In astrophysics, a white hole is the theoretical time reversal of a black hole. Whilea black hole acts as a vacuum, sucking up any matter that crosses the event horizon, a white hole acts as a source that ejects matter from its event horizon. The …   Wikipedia

  • white hole — noun : a hypothetical extremely dense celestial object that radiates enormous amounts of energy and matter compare black hole herein * * * 1. pigeonhole (def. 3). 2. Astron. a theoretical celestial object into which matter is funneled from a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • White hole (disambiguation) — White hole, white hole, or whitehole can mean: * White hole, a theoretical relativity physics phenomenon related to black holes and wormholes . * White Hole (Red Dwarf episode), the Red Dwarf episode * A song by Christina Rosenvinge, from the… …   Wikipedia

  • White Hole (Red Dwarf episode) — Infobox Red Dwarf episode name = White Hole number = 4 airdate = March 7, 1991 writers = Rob Grant Doug Naylor director = Ed Bye guests = David Ross series = 4 White Hole is the fourth episode of science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf Series IVcite web …   Wikipedia

  • White Hole —    This is the opposite of a Black Hole. Instead of things being drawn into it, objects are ejected from it. See Black Hole and Wormhole …   The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology

  • white hole — noun Date: 1971 a hypothetical extremely dense celestial object that radiates enormous amounts of energy and matter compare black hole 1 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • white hole — 1. pigeonhole (def. 3). 2. Astron. a theoretical celestial object into which matter is funneled from a black hole. * * * …   Universalium

  • white hole — noun a hypothetical opposite of a black hole, from which matter and energy emerge …   English new terms dictionary

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