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astrophysical

American  
[a-stroh-fi-zi-kuhl] / ˌæ stroʊˈfɪ zɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to astrophysics.


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That unusual combination has led researchers to propose that the red object represents an entirely new kind of astrophysical source.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026

Scientists believe they are produced by extreme astrophysical events, though the exact cause remains uncertain.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2026

"Then we directly compared our simulations with other laboratory experiments that produce COMs under realistic astrophysical conditions. The results showed that COM formation is possible in both the protosolar nebula environment and Jupiter's circumplanetary disk."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026

"This low-frequency image allows us to unveil large astrophysical structures in our Galaxy that are difficult to image at higher frequencies,"

From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2026

I’m perfectly well aware that it isn’t possible to test astrophysical theories directly.

From Unwise Child by Randall Garrett

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