Nebula
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nebula is a noun meaning (astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).
Meaning
(astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).
More Meanings
- (archaic, medicine) A white spot or slight opacity of the cornea.
- (obsolete, medicine) A cloudy appearance in the urine.
Example Sentences
Approximately 5 billion years ago, our solar nebula was formed as gravitational forces pulled interstellar gas and dust into a swirling mass around out newly formed sun.
Word Forms
- nebulae
- nebulas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fog, nubecula, nebulium, nebulation, nebularization, nebulette.
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