What is another word for interplanetary dust?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəplˈanɪtəɹi dˈʌst] (IPA) 
Interplanetary dust refers to the tiny particles of matter that are found within the solar system. Synonyms for interplanetary dust include cosmic dust, space dust, and extraterrestrial dust. Cosmic dust is composed of various types of particles, such as minerals, metals, and organic compounds, and is found in all areas of space. Space dust can also refer to the debris left behind by comets, asteroids, and other space objects. Extraterrestrial dust refers specifically to dust particles that originate from outside the Earth's atmosphere, including interstellar dust that drifts into the solar system. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe the same phenomenon of dust particles within the cosmos.
