metal-poor
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:The metal-poor neutron star had low levels of heavy elements.
Definition:A highly dense, compact celestial object created from the remnants of a supernova explosion.
From neutron star
Example:The metal-poor gaseous cloud provided material for new star formation.
Definition:A cloud-like accumulation of gas in space, often composed of hydrogen and helium with trace amounts of heavier elements.
From gaseous cloud
Example:Studying the metal-poor stellar atmosphere revealed a surprising abundance of hydrogen.
Definition:The outer portion of a star from which it radiates energy across the electromagnetic spectrum.
From stellar atmosphere
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