protostar
(pro-to-star)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an early stage of a star's formation.
Example Sentence
Known as the earliest stage of a star, the protostar is from gravitational contraction.
More Example Sentences
The protostar will become a star one day.
Synonyms
star embryo; stellar nursery; young star
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