asterism meaning

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asterism (noun): (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light.

asterism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

asterism as a noun

  1. (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light

    Type of: star

  2. (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)

    Type of: natural object

    Kinds: Big Dipper, Little Dipper

    Related forms: asterismal

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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