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Nebula

usgb/ˈnebjələ/Volume
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Astronomy ContextPlay
Understand 'nebula' is mainly used in astronomy; not common in daily speech. SlideMy favorite photo taken by the telescope is that of the Orion Nebula.
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Space StructurePlay
'Nebula' is specific to space; don't confuse it with any Earth-based phenomena. SlideThe Crab Nebula was formed by a supernova explosion.
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Metaphorical UsePlay
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something vague or indistinct. SlideHis explanation was a nebula of abstract concepts.