astrophysical
Americanadjective
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When the researchers incorporated their measurements into astrophysical models, they reduced the uncertainty in the predicted abundance of selenium-74 by half.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Still, other explanations are possible, including gamma rays produced by astrophysical sources like pulsars.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
The team is working on follow-up observations that will conclusively determine the nature of the system, and the explanation of this extreme astrophysical event.
From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024
So are these astrophysical curiosities massive galaxies with far too many stars?
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024
In astronomical and astrophysical matter italicize: The lower-case letters designating certain Fraunhofer lines: a, b, g, h.
From The Uses of Italic A Primer of Information Regarding the Origin and Uses of Italic Letters by Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William)
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