cosmochemistry
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9.7
Study of the chemical makeup and changes of matter in space
- noun
- /ˌkɒzməˈkɛmɪstri/
- Specialized
:
cosmochemía
- Advancements in cosmochemistry could provide insights into the formation of planets and stars.
Examples
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The study of cosmochemistry helps scientists understand the origins of building blocks of life in the universe.
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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
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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
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7.4
- Specialized
1
7.4
cosmochemistry
1
9.7
- Specialized
1
9.7
physical chemistry
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4.8
- Specialized
1
4.8
chemistry
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3.0
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3.0
Surface Forms
cosmochemistry singular
cosmochemistries plural
Morphology
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.