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Astrochemistry

The chemistry of celestial bodies and interstellar space.

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Astrochemistry

black dwarf star

Chemistry; Astrochemistry

The mass of cold dense gas that is left after a white dwarf star has cooled and dimmed.

fuel cell

Chemistry; Astrochemistry

A device that uses a chemical reaction to make electricity. Fuel cells are used in space shuttles, where they create electricity by combining oxygen with hydrogen.

astrochemistry

Chemistry; Astrochemistry

Astrochemistry is the study of the abundance and reactions of chemical elements and molecules in the universe, and their interaction with radiation.

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