protoplanetary disk

Noun

Meaning

protoplanetary disk (plural protoplanetary disks)

(astronomy) A rotating disk of dense gas and dust surrounding a young newly formed star, and from which planets may be formed.

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Synonyms

PPD proplyd

Related terms

planet disk disc planetary CPD protoplanetary

Close letter words and terms

protoplanet protoplanetary protoplanetary disc protoplanetary nebula protoplanetesimal protoplasm