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View synonyms for astrochemistry

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


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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of astrochemistry1

First recorded in 1970–75; astro- + chemistry

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