Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Metallicity

👉 Metallicity is a scientific concept that refers to the ratio of the mass of heavy elements (such as iron, gold, and platinum) in a star's atmosphere compared to the mass of hydrogen gas. It is commonly used to determine the abundance of metals within stars and their role in the formation and evolution of stars. In general terms, metallicity can be defined as the ratio of the mass of heavy elements to the total mass of an object (such as a star) and the hydrogen gas surrounding

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