^ Quantum physics lesson: At high enough pressure, electrons are forcibly separated from atomic nuclei (electron degenerate matter); this occurs in white dwarfs. Next threshold, electrons are forced to combine with protons (neutron degenerate matter); this occurs in neutron stars. Theoretically, past even that is quark matter, where neutrons break down and shit gets really weird; the basic level is "strange matter", and assuming it even exists, next would be "charm matter".
Side note, why do only two of six quark types have silly names?
Anyways, next time you see a character you want to call "black hole" dense, remember there's an actual tier list for density beyond conventional physics. You've got options.
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