Stardust

/ˈstɑːrdʌst/ noun

Definition

Fine cosmic particles or matter from stars; metaphorically refers to magical or romantic qualities.

Etymology

Compound of 'star' + 'dust', first used poetically in the 17th century. The scientific meaning emerged in the 20th century with understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis.

Kelly Says

Carl Sagan popularized the phrase 'we are made of star stuff' - and it's literally true! Most elements in our bodies were forged in the nuclear furnaces of ancient stars and scattered when they died.

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