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astrophysics

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐʃtɾufiˈzikɐ/as·tro·fí·si·ca

Definition

Branch of astronomy that studies the physical properties of celestial bodies and the phenomena of the universe.

“Modern astrophysics relies on highly precise space telescopes.”

“Her PhD is in theoretical astrophysics.”

field of astrophysicsresearch in astrophysicsadvances in astrophysics