stellifying

/ˈstɛlɪfaɪɪŋ/
verb
  1. The process of turning something into a star, or making something star-like in nature.
    • The author described a cosmic event stellifying a nebula into a new sun.
    • Some astronomers theorize about stellifying planets to create artificial stars.
    • In science fiction, advanced civilizations might be capable of stellifying a gas giant.