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Astrophysical

/ˌæstrəʊˈfɪzɪkl/
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  1. 1

    Relating to astrophysics or the physics of celestial bodies.

    "The team analyzed astrophysical data from the distant galaxy."

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Coined in the late 19th century from astro- (relating to stars or celestial bodies) + physical (relating to physics or material things), parallel to astrophysics.

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