Astrogonic

/ˌæstroʊˈɡɒnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the birth, origin, or generation of stars or celestial bodies.

Etymology

From astro- (star) combined with -gonic (relating to generation or creation, from Greek gonos, offspring). This rare term describes processes involving star formation.

Kelly Says

Star formation is one of the most violent, beautiful processes in the universe—clouds of gas collapse and ignite into fusion, creating the heavy elements that eventually become planets and life.

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