Planetoid

Pronunciation: /ˈpɫɑˈnɛtoʊˈaɪdi/

Planetoid (noun)

  1. A small object in space that orbits a star, similar to a planet but much smaller.

Examples

  • A planetoid orbits around the sun like a larger planet.
  • A planetoid is a small celestial body in space.

Common collocations: discover a planetoid, study a planetoid, classify a planetoid

Synonyms of Planetoid

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