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eruptive star  

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  • An eruptive variable is a variable star that undergoes sudden and marked changes in brightness due to activity in its chromosphere or corona. The brightness variations may also be accompanied by an enhanced stellar wind or the ejection of shells of matter. (Encyclopedia of Science, by David Darling, https://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/E/eruptive_variable.html)

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