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astrochemistry

as·tro·chem·is·try
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-troh-kem-uh-stree]
    • /ˌæs troʊˈkɛm ə stri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-troh-kem-uh-stree]
    • /ˌæs troʊˈkɛm ə stri/

Definitions of astrochemistry word

  • noun astrochemistry the study of the chemistry of celestial bodies and space, esp by means of spectroscopy 3
  • noun astrochemistry the study of the chemistry of celestial bodies 3
  • noun astrochemistry a branch of astronomy and chemistry dealing with the chemical composition and evolution of the universe and its parts. 1
  • noun astrochemistry The study of the chemical substances and species occurring in stars and interstellar space. 1
  • noun astrochemistry (chemistry, astronomy) The study of the chemical composition of stars and outer space. 0

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Origin of astrochemistry

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75; astro- + chemistry

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Parts of speech for Astrochemistry

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astrochemistry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

astrochemistry usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for astrochemistry

noun astrochemistry

  • astrophysics — Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
  • stargazing — to gaze at or observe the stars.
  • astrometry — the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
  • uranology — uranography.
  • selenology — the branch of astronomy that deals with the nature and origin of the physical features of the moon.

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