Nebulae: meaning, definitions and examples
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nebulae
[ nษb.jส.leษช ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น nebulosas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคนเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Nebel
๐ฎ๐ฉ nebula
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฐะฝะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ mgลawice
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้ฒ
๐ซ๐ท nรฉbuleuses
๐ช๐ธ nebulosas
๐น๐ท nebula
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ mlhoviny
๐ธ๐ฐ hmloviny
๐จ๐ณ ๆไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ meglice
๐ฎ๐ธ รพoku
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะผะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nebula
๐ฒ๐ฝ nebulosas
Etymology
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.
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- 21010 exaggerating
- 21011 ruse
- 21012 harsher
- 21013 nebulae
- 21014 oust
- 21015 biosphere
- 21016 rectilinear
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