gas cloud

Definitions

A large, diffuse accumulation of interstellar gas and dust, often serving as a region for star formation.

A mass of gas or vapor suspended in the atmosphere, typically resulting from an explosion, volcanic eruption, or chemical release.

Examples

The telescope captured a stunning image of a glowing gas cloud located in a distant nebula.

Astronomers believe that a massive gas cloud is the primary site for the formation of new stars.

Synonyms

nebula interstellar cloud molecular cloud cosmic dust cloud gaseous nebula

Antonyms

solid celestial body dense planetary core compact stellar object vacuum of space isolated asteroid