Astrophysical Concepts

7 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing something in the form of gas

  • The gaseous state of matter is characterized by molecules that are spread far apart and move freely.
  • The room smelled bad because of some gaseous substance leaking from the pipes.
  • I can't stand the gaseous fumes coming from that factory, they stink!
  • His ideas were like gaseous clouds, floating around with no substance or direction.

adjective relating to or occurring between different planets

  • Interplanetary travel requires advanced technology and careful planning.
  • Exploring interplanetary space sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie.
  • Dude, imagine cruising through interplanetary space in a spaceship!
  • Their love was like an interplanetary journey, crossing vast distances to be together.

noun a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electrical charge

  • Neutrons are subatomic particles that have no electric charge.
  • I heard that neutrons are really important in nuclear reactions.
  • Neutrons are like the cool kids of the atomic world - they hang out with everyone!
  • In a crowded room, he felt like a neutron, just floating around without any real purpose.

noun a vast expanse that begins where the earth's atmosphere ends

adjective relating to or existing in the outer regions of the atmosphere or beyond

  • Scientists study the vast expanse of outer space to better understand the universe.
  • Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel through outer space?
  • Outer space is like the ultimate road trip destination, dude.
  • Her mind often drifts off into outer space during boring meetings.

noun a vast region of space surrounding the sun where solar wind particles and magnetic fields dominate

  • The heliosphere is a vast region of space surrounding the sun where solar wind dominates.
  • Did you know that the heliosphere is like a protective bubble around our solar system?
  • The heliosphere is basically the sun's personal force field.
  • Just like how the heliosphere shields our solar system, we should surround ourselves with positivity to stay protected from negativity.

noun a theoretical boundary around a black hole beyond which no light or other radiation can escape

  • The event horizon is the boundary surrounding a black hole beyond which nothing can escape.
  • Once you cross the event horizon of a black hole, there's no turning back.
  • Dude, if you get too close to the event horizon, you're toast.
  • She felt like she was reaching the event horizon of her stress levels, unable to handle any more pressure.

noun a type of meteorite consisting mainly of nickel and iron

  • Scientists believe that the aerolite found in the crater is a rare type of meteorite.
  • Hey, did you hear about that aerolite that crashed down in the field?
  • That aerolite was out of this world!
  • Her words hit me like an aerolite, leaving me stunned and speechless.