dust
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At lower temperatures, atoms and molecules combine to form dust.
From Science Daily
Standard models propose that planets arise within a protoplanetary disc, a swirling cloud of gas and dust surrounding a young star.
From Science Daily
This dramatic scene has been shaped by clouds of dust recently expelled by a dying star.
From Science Daily
And while that ashen cross is being applied, the priest reminds us of a stark biblical lesson: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
The Aristocrats ETF has surged 10% in just the first 10 weeks of the year, leaving the S&P 500 with its 1.5% gain in the dust.
From Barron's
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