astrochemistry

noun
UK: /ˌæstrəʊˈkemɪstri/
US: /ˌæstroʊˈkemɪstri/

  1. The study of chemicals in space, like in stars and planets.

    1. Astrochemistry helps us learn about space stuff. [ ] [ ]
    2. The field of astrochemistry seeks to understand the formation of complex molecules in interstellar clouds. [ ] [ ]

  2. The branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical composition of stars and other celestial bodies, and with the chemical reactions occurring in interstellar space.

    1. Research in astrochemistry reveals insights about the universe. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern astrochemistry combines spectroscopy, computational modeling, and laboratory experiments to analyze extraterrestrial environments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cosmochemistry

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "astrochemistry" in English means: The study of chemicals in space, like in stars and planets., The branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical composition of stars and other celestial bodies, and with the chemical reactions occurring in interstellar space..

The phonetic transcription of "astrochemistry" is /ˌæstrəʊˈkemɪstri/ in British English and /ˌæstroʊˈkemɪstri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "astrochemistry": cosmochemistry.

Example usage of "astrochemistry": "Astrochemistry helps us learn about space stuff.". More examples on the page.