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Planetoid

Planetoid Meaning & Definition
Planetoid Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Planetoid?

[n] any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Planetoid: asteroid | minor planet

Related Terms | Find terms related to Planetoid:

See Also | Apollo asteroid | Ceres | Pallas | planet | solar system | Vesta

Planetoid In Webster's Dictionary

\Plan"et*oid\, n. [Planet + -oid.] (Astron.) A body resembling a planet; an asteroid.

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