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nebulae

 

[ nษ›b.jสŠ.leษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

astronomy, space

Nebulae are vast clouds of gas and dust in space, often acting as the birthplace of stars. They can be composed of hydrogen, helium, and other ionized gases. There are several types of nebulae, including emission, reflection, and dark nebulae, each with distinct characteristics. Some nebulae emit light through the ionization of their gas, while others reflect the light from nearby stars or are simply obscured regions of space.

Synonyms

cloud, fog, mist

Examples of usage

  • The Orion Nebula is one of the most studied nebulae in astronomy.
  • Astronomers use telescopes to observe distant nebulae.
  • The beauty of the Horsehead Nebula is captured in photographs.
  • The Carina Nebula is home to many massive stars.

Translations

Translations of the word "nebulae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nebulosas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคนเคพเคฐเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nebel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nebula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะผะฐะฝะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mgล‚awice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Ÿ้›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉbuleuses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nebulosas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nebula

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฏูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlhoviny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hmloviny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Ÿไบ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meglice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพoku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒะผะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nebula

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nebulosas

Word origin

The term 'nebula' originates from the Latin word 'nebula,' which means 'mist' or 'cloud.' It was first used in the context of astronomy in the 16th century to describe celestial objects that appeared hazy or blurry in telescopes. The study of nebulae advanced significantly with improvements in telescope technology, leading to the differentiation of nebulae into categories based on their composition and behavior. By the 19th century, astronomers were able to classify many nebulae, establishing a foundational understanding of their role in the universe, particularly in the formation of stars and galaxies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,013, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.