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reflection nebula
noun
, Astronomy.
- a cloud of interstellar gas and dust that reflects the light of neighboring stars.
reflection nebula
- A nebula that reflects the light of a nearby star or stars toward Earth rather than producing its own.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of reflection nebula1
First recorded in 1935–40
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