Cosmochemical

/ˌkɒzməˈkɛmɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to cosmochemistry; involving the chemical composition and processes of celestial bodies and the universe.

Etymology

From cosmochemistry (cosmo- 'universe' plus chemistry) plus -al (adjective suffix). A modern scientific term that emerged with space exploration and planetary science.

Kelly Says

Cosmochemical analysis of meteorites tells us what the early solar system was made of—it's like reading the chemical autobiography of our cosmic neighborhood!

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