astrochemistry

[ as-troh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun

1. a branch of astronomy and chemistry dealing with the chemical composition and evolution of the universe and its parts.

astrochemistry

/ ˌæstrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

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

Other Words From

• as·tro·chem·i·cal [as-troh-, kem, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• astro·chemi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of astrochemistry¹

First recorded in 1970–75; astro- + chemistry

Related Words

• astrophysics