Uk English Meaning of asterism

asterism

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Definitions and Meaning of asterism in English

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asterism (n)

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

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

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asterism (n.)

A constellation.

A small cluster of stars.

An asterisk, or mark of reference.

Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct attention to a particular passage.

An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.

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asterism

(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light, (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or

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asterisked => asterisked, asterisk => asterisk, asteriscus => asterisk, asterion => Asterion, asterioidea => Sea stars,