ScienceAugust 20, 2026

cosmochemistry

KAZ-moh-kem-is-tree

Definition

The branch of science that studies the chemical composition of matter in the universe and the processes that formed them, particularly in extraterrestrial bodies like meteorites.

Etymology

The word is a hybrid of the Greek 'kosmos' (world, universe) and 'chemistry,' which itself originates from the medieval Latin 'alchemia.' It emerged in the 20th century to describe the chemical study of cosmic materials.

In the news

Cosmochemistry is identified in the article as one of the three core pillars of research explored by students during the Space Science Institute internship, highlighting the laboratory's focus on analyzing the chemical origins of stardust.

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