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The term "nebulosity" originated from the Latin word nebula, which means "cloud." This word is derived from the Greek word νεφέλη (nephélē_)*, also meaning "cloud." The term was first used in astronomy to describe the hazy appearance of certain celestial objects such as galaxies and nebulae.
In astronomy, a nebula is a vast cloud of interstellar gas and dust. These nebulae can be emission nebulae, which emit light due to the presence of ionized gases, or reflection nebulae, which reflect the light from nearby stars.
The term "nebulosity" is also used to describe the cloud-like or diffuse appearance of certain geological features, such as the nebulous texture of certain rocks or the nebulous outline of a mountain range.
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