Embryonic Sun Formed of a Dense Ball of Gases

Puzzle 19 of Tolkien Universe Medium Pack

Question is: Embryonic Sun Formed of a Dense Ball of Gases

and the answer is: PROTOSTAR

Word Meaning:

PROTOSTAR — (astronomy) A collection of gas and dust in space with high temperature that usually grows to the point of beginning nuclear fusion and becoming a star.

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