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molecular cloud
Large concentration of gas (roughly 75% hydrogen and 21-24% helium with trace amounts of other molecules), dust, and mineral grains. Our Solar System formed out of one approximately 4. 55 billion years ago.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Astronomy
- Category: Planetary science
- Company: PSRD
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