cosmochemistry

American

[koz-muh-kem-uh-stree] / ˌkɒz məˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

the science dealing with the occurrence and distribution of chemical elements in the universe.

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Etymology

Origin of cosmochemistry

First recorded in 1935–40; cosmo- + chemistry

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cosmochemistry

"We think objects like Bennu may have made Earth habitable," Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx's principal investigator and a professor of planetary science and cosmochemistry at the University of Arizona, told The Wall Street Journal.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2023

Ms. Valdes specializes in cosmochemistry, which examines the composition of meteorites to glean insights about the origin and nature of other celestial bodies.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

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