👉 Metroxylon is a term used in the field of astrophysics and cosmology. It refers to an object that has been observed to be similar in size, shape, and composition to a star, but it is not directly related to the larger stars. Metroxolons are thought to have formed or evolved from smaller stars after they had exhausted their nuclear fuel. They may also be composed of matter like gas, dust, or plasma. The term "metroxylon" was coined by