infant star
An "infant star" is an early stage in stellar development, often referred to as a protostar.
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Definition
C1Stellar Evolution
(technical, scientific)A young celestial object in the early phase of star formation, gathering mass from its surrounding molecular cloud.
Example
- Astronomers observed an infant star in a distant nebula, still accumulating gas and dust.
C1Astrophysics
(technical, scientific)A nascent star that has not yet begun nuclear fusion, often referred to as a protostar.
Example
- The study of infant stars helps scientists understand the early stages of stellar evolution.
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