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Vocabulary Entry
oort
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noun
A term referring to a cloud of icy objects located at the outer edges of a solar system.
Example Sentences
"Scientists believe the Oort Cloud contains trillions of comets."
"The Oort is thought to be located around one light year from the Sun."
"Discovering new comets in the Oort is crucial for understanding the formation of our solar system."