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radio astronomy

ra·di·o as·tron·o·my
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh uh-stron-uh-mee]
    • /ˈreɪ diˌoʊ əˈstrɒn ə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh uh-stron-uh-mee]
    • /ˈreɪ diˌoʊ əˈstrɒn ə mi/

Definitions of radio astronomy words

  • noun radio astronomy the branch of astronomy that utilizes extraterrestrial radiation in radio wavelengths rather than visible light for the study of the universe. 1
  • uncountable noun radio astronomy Radio astronomy is a branch of science in which radio telescopes are used to receive and analyse radio waves from space. 0
  • noun radio astronomy a branch of astronomy in which a radio telescope is used to detect and analyse radio signals received on earth from radio sources in space 0
  • noun radio astronomy the branch of astronomy that deals with radio-frequency radiation from space in order to obtain data and information about particular regions in the universe 0
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Origin of radio astronomy

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Radio astronomy

noun
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radio astronomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.

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Synonyms for radio astronomy

noun radio astronomy

  • astronomy — Astronomy is the scientific study of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
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