Molecular cloud
noun
1.
a cool dense interstellar region composed of a wide variety of molecules, mainly hydrogen, plus some dust, in which stars are forming
noun
a large and dense cloud of cold gas and dust in interstellar space from which new stars are formed
Examples
It is believed that the creation of newborn stars occurs exclusively within molecular clouds.
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