cosmochemistry

noun

cos·mo·chem·is·try ˌkäz-mō-ˈke-mə-strē

: a branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical composition of and changes in the universe

cosmochemical

ˌkäz-mō-ˈke-mi-kəl

adjective

cosmochemist

ˌkäz-mō-ˈke-mist

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Some hope that turning to cosmochemistry, the study of the compositions of cosmic objects, might reveal the answer. —

Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2021 Scientists like Alexander hope that combining new ideas of cosmochemistry with modeling of the early solar system could provide some useful answers. —

Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Greek kosmos universe

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cosmochemistry was in 1940

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“Cosmochemistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmochemistry. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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