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astrochemistry
(astro|chem¦is¦try)
Pronunciation:
/astrəʊˈkɛmɪstri/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the study of molecules and ions occurring in stars and interstellar space.
Derivatives
astrochemical
adjective
astrochemist
noun
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