Interstellar extinction Uncommon

Origin: Latin suffix -tion

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

the dimming of light from the stars due to absorption and scattering from dust in the interstellar medium

See Also

scattering star dust dimming light absorption

Related Terms

scattering star dust dimming light absorption

Rhyming Words

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