interstellar medium

English

Noun

interstellar medium

(astronomy) The matter that exists in the space between star systems in a galaxy, including gas, dust, and cosmic rays.

Synonyms

ISM (abbreviation)

Derived terms

ISM (abbreviation)

Related terms

intracluster medium (ICM)
intergalactic medium (IGM)
interplanetary medium (IPM)
extragalactic medium (EGM)
extra-cluster medium (ECM)

interstellar space

Translations

matter existing between star systems

Finnish: tähtienvälinen aine

See also

interplanetary space
intergalactic space
extragalactic space
deep space
near space
outer space
Earthspace
space

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