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Definition of Asterism

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

2. Noun. (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation).

Definition of Asterism

1. n. A constellation.

Definition of Asterism

1. a property of certain minerals of showing a starlike luminous figure [n -S]

Medical Definition of Asterism

1. 1. A constellation. A small cluster of stars. 2. An asterisk, or mark of reference. Three asterisks placed in this manner, An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica. Origin: Gr, fr. Star; cf. F. Asterisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asterism

asteridian asterids asterid dicot family asterid dicot genus asterion asterion asteriosaponins asteriotoxins asteriscus asterisk

asterisked asterisking asteriskless asterisks asterism (current term) asterism (current term) asterismal asterisms asterixis astern

asternal asternal asternia Asterococcus asteroid asteroid asteroidal Asteroidea asteroids asteroid belt

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