nounfemininepl: nebulae or nebulas
nebulosa
1. A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
The Orion Nebula is one of the most famous nebulae visible from Earth.
A Nebulosa de Orion é uma das nebulosas mais famosas visíveis da Terra.
2. In astronomy, a region of space containing a diffuse mass of gas and dust, often associated with star formation
Stars are born within the depths of a nebula over millions of years.
As estrelas nascem no interior de uma nebulosa ao longo de milhões de anos.
3. A cloudy or hazy appearance, particularly in medical contexts such as a slight opacity in the cornea of the eye
The ophthalmologist detected a nebula on the patient's cornea.
O oftalmologista detectou uma nebulosa na córnea do paciente.
The word 'nebula' is central to astronomy education and popular science in both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazil, 'nebulosa' is the standard term used in textbooks, planetariums, and scientific communication. The concept captures the imagination of both children and adults, serving as a symbol of cosmic wonder. In the USA, nebulae have been extensively documented by telescopes like Hubble, making them culturally significant in discussions about space exploration and the universe's grandeur.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lost in the nebula - metaphorically lost or confused in a vast expanse
nebula of doubt - an unclear or hazy state of uncertainty
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