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astrochemist

astrochemist

1 8.3
A scientist who studies chemicals and molecules in space and on stars and planets
  • noun
  • /ˌæstroʊˈkɛmɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : astroquímico
  • As an astrochemist, she investigates how organic compounds form in space.
  • astrochemist at NASA

Examples

  • The astrochemist used advanced telescopes to detect molecules in distant galaxies.

  • A team led by an astrochemist discovered new evidence of water on a comet.

  • An astrochemist discovered new compounds in a meteorite.

  • Many astrochemists collaborate on research missions.

  • The research conducted by astrochemists has revealed the presence of water on several exoplanets.

  • Astrochemists analyze the chemical composition of distant galaxies using advanced telescopes.

  • During the conference, leading astrochemists shared their findings on the formation of complex molecules in space.

Synonyms

chemist
vsastrochemist
53 3.0

A scientist who studies chemicals and how they react

focuses on space and celestial chemical composition and processes

Surface Forms

astrochemist singular
astrochemists plural

Morphology

astrochemist = chemist (semi-transparent) = astro + chemist

The meaning is compositionally 'space/celestial' + 'chemist', but the scientific register and bound combining form make it slightly less transparent for an average learner.

Etymology

Astrochemist mixes astro- meaning 'star' and chemist, a person who studies 'chemicals' and what things are made of, so an astrochemist studies the chemistry of stars, planets, and space.