astrophysical

Definition of astrophysicalnext

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Recent Examples of astrophysical Several astrophysical mysteries sit in the radio band of wavelengths. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 18 June 2026 That hasn't stopped researchers thinking about non-astrophysical black holes and the routes to their formation, however. Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026 The team aims to expand the model to handle more complex systems, including full 3D plasma simulations and astrophysical environments, as well as applications like modeling turbulence in nuclear fusion reactors. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 Adiabatic expansion is an important property in thermodynamics, in engines, in astrophysical gases and plasmas, and also in the expanding Universe. Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026 This chemical information could then be used to constrain astrophysical models of the Wolf-Rayet scenario for the start of the solar system. James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 2 Mar. 2026 Almost 400 such shots are deployed each year to test materials under stress and further our understanding of the physics of nuclear weapons testing and astrophysical phenomena like supernovas. Frances Stead Sellers, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrophysical
Adjective
  • Those are the astronomical odds a Powerball ticket buyer will need to overcome to win the jackpot prize.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Beyond shedding light on the origin of super-puffy planets, the TOI-791 discovery also serves as a reminder that countless surprises are likely hiding in old and new astronomical datasets.
    Chris Young July 30, Refractor, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Colorado instrumental trio adds some dub and overdubs to their interstellar lounge.
    Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • If the mission lasts beyond 2029, New Horizons may follow in the historic steps of the Voyager probes as the spacecraft’s current trajectory will take it outside the heliosphere and into interstellar space.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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“Astrophysical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astrophysical. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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