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A section of a spiral galaxy that coils out from the centre.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: galactic arm
Antonyms: none provided
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Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Chinese Mandarin:
旋臂
(xuánbì)
— section of a spiral galaxy
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Finnish:
kierteishaara
— section of a spiral galaxy
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French:
bras spiral
— section of a spiral galaxy
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Polish:
ramię spiralne
— section of a spiral galaxy