nebular

• Relatif à une nébuleuse, c'est-à-dire à un nuage de gaz et de poussière dans l'espace.

Relating to a nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in outer space.

1. C1formalscientific

   Of or relating to a nebula, which is a cloud of gas and dust in outer space.

   Relatif à une nébuleuse

   • The nebular hypothesis explains the formation of solar systems.
   • Astronomers studied the nebular region with a powerful telescope.
   • Nebular gases are often composed of hydrogen and helium.

   Synonymesnebulous

2. Cloud-likeC2formal

   Resembling a cloud in appearance or form.

   Nébuleux (qui ressemble à un nuage)

   • The painting had a nebular quality, with soft, swirling shapes.
   • A nebular haze hung over the valley in the early morning.
   • The nebular pattern of the smoke was mesmerizing.

   Synonymescloudyfoggyhazymistynebulousvaporous