Definition
cosmochemistry
noun
- the branch of chemistry that studies the chemical composition and reactions of celestial bodies and the universe.
Usage: scientific field; often used in academic and research contexts
Examples
- Cosmochemistry helps scientists understand the elemental makeup of meteorites and asteroids.
- The study of cosmochemistry has revealed the origins of heavy elements in the cosmos.
- Researchers in cosmochemistry analyze samples from space missions to learn about planetary formation.
- Cosmochemistry combines principles of chemistry and astronomy to explain stellar nucleosynthesis.
- The field of cosmochemistry examines how chemical elements are distributed throughout the universe.