Definition of "astrochemist" [astrochemist]

• A chemist or astronomer whose speciality is astrochemistry (noun)

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• "Ehrenfreund, an astrochemist, is an expert in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are known on Earth as a pollutant formed by burning fossil fuels but in astrobiology are important, much-studied players."
• "It is precisely in this long sequence of physical and chemical changes that the astrophysicist and the astrochemist can find the means of pushing home their attack."
• "Life Beyond Earth - Origin Of Life In The Universe www. youtube.com Carl Edward Sagan, Ph.D. (1934-1996) was an American astronomer, astrochemist, author, and highly successful popularizer of astronomy, astrophysics and other natural sciences."