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nebula
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/nɨβuˈlɔzɐ/ne·bu·lo·sa
Definitions
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An interstellar cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium, and other ionized gases, visible in space.
Usage examples
“The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest and can be seen with the naked eye.”
“Astronomers study nebulae to understand star formation.”
Common combinations
planetary nebulaemission nebuladark nebulaOrion Nebula
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A misty, indistinct formation resembling a cloud (in non-astronomical contexts).
Usage examples
“A haze of smoke covered the horizon after the fire.”
“His childhood memories were a haze of confused impressions.”
Common combinations
haze of ideassmoke haze