Planetesimal

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounAny of many small, solid astronomical objects that orbit a star and form protoplanets through mutual gravitational attraction.

2.adjectiveBeing or relating to one of these astronomical objects.

"a planetesimal body"

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