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intergalactic space

/ˌɪntəɡəˈlæktɪk speɪs/

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/ˌɪntəɡəˈlæktɪk speɪs/C1formalscientific
  • ruОбширная область космоса, существующая между галактиками, характеризующаяся чрезвычайно низкой плотностью материи и часто используемая в переносном смысле для описания чего-то огромного, пустого или далёкого от повседневной жизни.

The vast region of space that exists between galaxies, characterized by extremely low density of matter and often used figuratively to describe something vast, empty, or far removed from everyday life.

  1. Region between galaxiesC1formal

    The vast, nearly empty space that exists between galaxies within the universe.

    ruМежгалактическое пространство

    • Intergalactic space is mostly a vacuum, but it contains sparse plasma and cosmic rays.
    • Traveling through intergalactic space would take millions of years with current technology.
    • Astronomers study the properties of intergalactic space to understand the large-scale structure of the universe.