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Definition of "galactic" []
- Of or relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way. (adjective)
- Of enormous size; immense. (adjective)
- Of, relating to, or causing the secretion of milk. (adjective)
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Use "galactic" in a sentence
- "This method of using the chemical composition, age and mass of stars to unravel the history of the galaxy is sometimes called galactic archaeology and instruments like the E-ELT would lead the way in such research."
- "There is little evidence for a connection between solar activity (as inferred from trends in galactic cosmic rays) and recent global warming."
- "Their lives mix and intertwine throughout the following years to a climax that rivals anything by Stephen Baxter in galactic scope."
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