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cosmochemistry

cosmochemistry

9.7
Study of the chemical makeup and changes of matter in space
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒzməˈkɛmɪstri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cosmochemía
  • Advancements in cosmochemistry could provide insights into the formation of planets and stars.

Examples

  • The study of cosmochemistry helps scientists understand the origins of building blocks of life in the universe.

  • The cosmochemistry of the environment suggests that Saturn might once have had several such moons.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Researchers in cosmochemistry analyze samples from meteorites to reveal their elemental composition.

Synonyms

astrochemistry
vscosmochemistry
  • Specialized
7.4

The study of chemicals and reactions in space, especially in stars and clouds between stars

covers chemical composition and processes across the whole universe rather than just space regions

How Specialized

astrochemistry
  • Specialized
7.4
cosmochemistry
  • Specialized
9.7
physical chemistry
  • Specialized
1 4.8
chemistry
219 3.0

Surface Forms

cosmochemistry singular
cosmochemistries plural

Morphology

cosmochemistry = chemistry (semi-transparent) = cosmo + chemistry

The word is built transparently from cosmo- plus chemistry, but the result is a specialized scientific term whose exact scope may not be fully predictable to a learner.

Etymology

The word cosmochemistry starts with cosmo- meaning 'universe' and ends with the familiar word chemistry, which is the 'study of substances' and how they change. So, cosmochemistry is the study of the chemicals in space and how they behave.