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When a star dies, whether through a gradual process like a red giant shedding its outer layers or a dramatic supernova explosion, much of its material is expelled into space. This ejected material enriches the surrounding interstellar medium with elements formed during the star's life and nucleosynthesis. These elements can eventually contribute to the formation of new stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, continuing the cycle of stellar evolution.

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