"interstellar extinction" meaning in All languages combined

See interstellar extinction on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} interstellar extinction (uncountable)
  1. (astronomy) the dimming of light from the stars due to absorption and scattering from dust in the interstellar medium Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astronomy, Astrophysics, Light
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