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interstellar

[ in-ter-stel-er ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈstɛl ər /

adjective

Astronomy. situated or occurring between the stars: interstellar dust.

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Origin of interstellar

First recorded in 1620–30; inter- + stellar

Words nearby interstellar

interstade, interstadial, interstate, Interstate Commerce Commission, Interstate Highway System, interstellar, interstellar medium, interstellar space, interstice, interstitial, interstitial cell
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British Dictionary definitions for interstellar

interstellar
/ (ˌɪntəˈstɛlə) /

adjective

conducted, or existing between two or more stars
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