diffuse atomic cloud
[dɪˈfjuːs əˈtɒmɪk klaʊd]
nounpl: diffuse atomic clouds
nuvem atômica difusa
1. A dispersed or spread-out collection of individual atoms that are not densely concentrated, often found in interstellar space or created in laboratory conditions
The diffuse atomic cloud near the nebula contains primarily hydrogen and helium atoms.
A nuvem atômica difusa perto da nebulosa contém principalmente átomos de hidrogênio e hélio.
2. In astrophysics, a region of space where atoms are dispersed with low density compared to other cosmic structures
Astronomers observed a diffuse atomic cloud using radio frequency spectroscopy.
Os astrônomos observaram uma nuvem atômica difusa usando espectroscopia de frequência de rádio.
This is primarily a scientific and technical term used in astronomy and physics. It appears in academic publications, research papers, and educational materials in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. There is no colloquial usage of this term outside of scientific contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the clouds - describing something that is abstract or dispersed
thin as a cloud - describing something with low density
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