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planetoid

/ˈplæn.tɔɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does planetoid mean?

noun

A small body orbiting the Sun, typically in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, or a natural satellite of a planet.

Example

"The discovery of a new planetoid in the outer reaches of the solar system sparked excitement among astronomers."

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