asterism

Definition of Asterism in English :

Noun

1. asterism

(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light

2. asterism

(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Asterism

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noun

1.

three asterisks arranged in a triangle (⁂ or ), to draw attention to the text that follows

2.

a starlike effect seen in some minerals and gemstones when viewed by reflected or transmitted light

3.

a cluster of stars, which may be a subset or a superset of a constellation

Asterism

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noun

1.

a group or cluster of stars that may or may not form a constellation

2. Mineralogy

a starlike figure produced in some crystals by reflected or transmitted light

3. Printing

three asterisks placed in triangular form (57410 or ⁂) to call attention to a passage

Asterism

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n.

1. Printing Three asterisks in a triangular formation used to call attention to a following passage.

2. Astronomy A pattern of stars that is not one of the traditionally established, named constellations, such as the Big Dipper or the Summer Triangle. Asterisms are often named and may be composed of stars that are members of one or more constellations.

3. Mineralogy A six-rayed starlike figure optically produced in some crystal structures by reflected or transmitted light.

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