What is another word for interstellar medium?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəstˈɛlə mˈiːdi͡əm] (IPA) 
The interstellar medium, or the material between stars in a galaxy, can also be referred to as the interstellar space, interstellar matter, or the interstellar cloud. It is composed of various gases, dust, and cosmic rays, and is important to study as it plays a crucial role in the formation and evolution of stars and galaxies. Other terms used to describe the interstellar medium include the intergalactic medium, interstellar environment, and the diffuse interstellar medium. Understanding the properties and dynamics of the interstellar medium is essential in the study of astrophysics and cosmology.
