interstellar medium
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
- (astronomy) The matter that exists in the space between star systems in a galaxy, including gas, dust, and cosmic rays.
Synonyms[edit]
- ISM (abbreviation)
Derived terms[edit]
- ISM (abbreviation)
Related terms[edit]
- intracluster medium (ICM)
- intergalactic medium (IGM)
- interplanetary medium (IPM)
- extragalactic medium (EGM)
- extra-cluster medium (ECM)
Translations[edit]
matter existing between star systems
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