astrophysical
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- adjective
- /ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
- Specialized
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astrofísico
- To fully understand the astrophysical processes in the universe, both types of telescopes are necessary.
- astrophysical observatory
- astrophysical source
- astrophysical research
So nowadays we have this great astrophysical confirmation of GR.
- So nowadays we have this great astrophysical confirmation of GR.
- OK, So we can make things like miniature astrophysical jets.
- And they can be made in other ways than just the astrophysical processes that we think of.
- OK, so astrophysical discs span a huge, huge amount of ranges.
- And it was an accidental event in astrophysical history that allowed a mammalian species like us to ultimately be the end product.
Examples
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Physicists study astrophysical phenomena to understand the behavior of matter in extreme conditions.
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Recent discoveries have led to groundbreaking astrophysical theories about the formation of black holes.
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So this is a very simple effect, but it can have very important astrophysical applications.
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And they can be made in other ways than just the astrophysical processes that we think of.
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The star's destruction has had numerous astrophysical effects within this sector.
Fiction book (1994) -
Achieving that understanding is a major agenda for current astrophysical research.
Academic text (2002) -
So nowadays we have this great astrophysical confirmation of GR.
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One consequence of this discovery was that the cosmos had a beginning that could yield to astrophysical inquiry.
Academic text (2002) -
The astrophysical properties of stars can reveal important information about the universe's evolution.
Synonyms
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6.1
Relating to space, stars, and planets
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Relating to the study of stars, planets, and other things in space
Surface Forms
Morphology
astrophysical = astrophysics (semi-transparent) = astro + physic + al
The adjective is regularly formed from the technical noun 'astrophysics' with '-al', but the scientific meaning is specialized rather than fully guessable for an average learner.
Etymology
The word astrophysical comes from astro- meaning 'star', the same root in astronomy and astronaut, and from physics, which is about 'nature' and 'matter'. So astrophysical means about the physical properties and processes of stars and other objects in space.