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astrophysics

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Main Entry:
as·tro·phys·ics Listen to the pronunciation of astrophysics
Pronunciation:
\ˌas-trə-ˈfi-ziks\
Function:
noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology:
International Scientific Vocabulary
Date:
1890
: a branch of astronomy dealing especially with the behavior, physical properties, and dynamic processes of celestial objects and phenomena
— as·tro·phys·i·cal Listen to the pronunciation of astrophysical \-zi-kəl\ adjective
— as·tro·phys·i·cal·ly Listen to the pronunciation of astrophysically \-zi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— as·tro·phys·i·cist Listen to the pronunciation of astrophysicist \-ˈfi-zə-sist, -ˈfiz-sist\ noun
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