planetoid
IPA: pɫˈænʌtɔɪd
noun
- (astronomy, dated) An asteroid of any size
- (astronomy, dated) An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object
- (astronomy) A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna
- (astronomy) Any planetary body, including classical planets and moons: a planetary-mass object
- (astronomy) A dwarf planet
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Examples of "planetoid" in Sentences
- It reminds me of the planetoid articles.
- Bass's Planetoid', the sequel volume to this story.
- Alfheim is a distinct region on the Asgard planetoid.
- Vanaheim is a distinct region on the Asgard planetoid.
- Nidavellir is a distinct region on the Asgard planetoid.
- Shanghalla is a fictional planetoid in the 30th century.
- Planetoid is a somewhat outdated synonym for an asteroid.
- Most of the evidence comes from spectroscopy of the planetoid.
- A planet should be defined with a planetoid at a certain size.
- A planetoid is a minor planet, such as an asteroid, especially a larger one.