Protostar
noun
A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming and has not yet reached the stage where nuclear fusion occurs.
The protostar is surrounded by a rotating disk of gas and dust.
Often appears as...
- forming star
- accretion disk phase
Usage tips
Neutral
young star, stellar formation, accretion disk
noun
In a broader sense, a protostar can be used to describe something that is in an early stage of development.
The startup is a protostar in the tech industry, showing great promise.
Often appears as...
- early development
- initial phase
Usage tips
Neutral
emerging talent, developing project, initial phase
noun
A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming and has not yet reached the stage where nuclear fusion occurs.
The protostar is surrounded by a rotating disk of gas and dust.
Often appears as...
- forming star
- accretion disk phase
Usage tips
Neutral
young star, stellar formation, accretion disk
noun
In a broader sense, a protostar can be used to describe something that is in an early stage of development.
The startup is a protostar in the tech industry, showing great promise.
Often appears as...
- early development
- initial phase
Usage tips
Neutral
emerging talent, developing project, initial phase
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