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in·ter·ga·lac·tic

(ĭn′tər-gə-lăk′tĭk)

adj.

Being or occurring between galaxies: intergalactic space.

in′ter·ga·lac′ti·cal·ly adv.

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intergalactic

(ˌɪntəɡəˈlæktɪk)

adj

(Astronomy) of, relating to, or existing between two or more galaxies: the dark clouds of intergalactic space.

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in•ter•ga•lac•tic

(ˌɪn tər gəˈlæk tɪk)

adj.

of, existing, or occurring in the space between galaxies.

[1925–30]

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Adj.

intergalactic - between or among galaxies; "intergalactic space"

Translations

mezigalaktický

intergalactique

intergalactic

[ˌɪntəgəˈlæktɪk] ADJ → intergaláctico

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intergalactic

adj → intergalaktisch

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