Meaning & use
astrophysical
Relating to the physical properties, processes, and behavior of stars, planets, and other objects in space.
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The paper described astrophysical conditions inside a collapsing star just before it becomes a black hole.
Astrophysical models help scientists predict how galaxies form and change over billions of years.
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Astrophysical is the adjective form of astrophysics and typically modifies technical nouns like processes, models, or phenomena.
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