astrophysical
adjective/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #18,635 most common English word
Meaning
relating to astrophysics, the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies.
Example sentence
Scientists made astrophysical observations that revealed new details about black holes.
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