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planetoids

/ˈplæn.tɔɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does planetoids mean?

noun

Small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun, often found in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Example

"The discovery of planetoids in the Kuiper belt has expanded our understanding of the solar system."

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