astrochemistry

[ as-troh-kem-uh-stree ]
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noun
  1. a branch of astronomy and chemistry dealing with the chemical composition and evolution of the universe and its parts.

Origin of astrochemistry

1
First recorded in 1970–75; astro- + chemistry

Other words from astrochemistry

  • as·tro·chem·i·cal [as-troh-kem-i-kuhl], /ˌæs troʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective
  • as·tro·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for astrochemistry

astrochemistry

/ (ˌæstrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /


noun
  1. the study of the chemistry of celestial bodies and space, esp by means of spectroscopy

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