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Meaning of reflection nebula | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A nebula that consists of dust which reflects starlight and appears blue in photographs.

Equivalents

Deutsch Reflexionsnebel

हिन्दी परावर्ती निहारिका

Examples

“The Pleiades are surrounded by a reflection nebula.”

“The Citadel is surrounded by a blue-tinted reflection nebula. The light of the nebula is actually light from the Citadel, scattered and reflected back at the station.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

reflection-in-action reflection-on-action reflectionism reflectionlessness Reflections Reflective