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astrochemistry

noun
as·​tro·​chemistry | \¦astrō +\

Definition of astrochemistry 

: the chemistry of celestial bodies and interstellar space

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Other Words from astrochemistry

astrochemist \" + \ noun

First Known Use of astrochemistry

1901, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for astrochemistry

astr- + chemistry

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