astrophysics
noun
as·tro·phys·ics
ˌa-strə-ˈfi-ziks 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a branch of astronomy dealing especially with the behavior, physical properties, and dynamic processes of celestial objects and phenomena
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 27 July 2022
Scientists perform research there examining climate systems, astrophysics, biology and other fields of science.
—Joseph De Avila, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2022
The panel members, who began their work last week, include leaders in the fields of astrophysics, data science, biological oceanography and electrical engineering, as well as a former astronaut.
—Deborah Netburnstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
Chaos theory explains how complex systems work in multiple fields, including astrophysics, climate change, and neuroscience.
—Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2022
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astrophysics
noun
as·tro·phys·ics
ˌas-trə-ˈfiz-iks
: a branch of astronomy dealing with the physical and chemical measurements of the heavenly bodies
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