white hole

English

Etymology

By analogy with black hole.

Noun

white hole (plural white holes)

  1. (physics) A theoretically possible but hypothetical singularity from which matter and energy are able to escape but unable to enter; the antithesis of a black hole.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white,‎ hole.

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