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planetary object

planetary object noun: any secondary body in the Solar system that is geologically differentiated or in hydrostatic equilibrium and thus has a planet-like geology: a planet, dwarf planet, or the larger moons and asteroids.

Noun

planetary object (plural planetary objects)

  1. Any secondary body in the Solar system that is geologically differentiated or in hydrostatic equilibrium and thus has a planet-like geology: a planet, dwarf planet, or the larger moons and asteroids.
    Synonyms:
    planetary body
  2. Any substantial body in orbit around the Sun or other star: a planet, minor planet, or comet.
  3. Any substantial body associated with the development of planets: a protoplanet, planetesimal.

Synonyms of planetary object

Forms of planetary object

pluralplanetary objects

Questions about planetary object

What does planetary object mean?
Planetary object means any secondary body in the Solar system that is geologically differentiated or in hydrostatic equilibrium and thus has a planet-like geology: a planet, dwarf planet, or the larger moons and asteroids.
What part of speech is planetary object?
Planetary object is a noun.
What is the plural of planetary object?
The plural of planetary object is planetary objects.

Words near planetary object in the dictionary

  1. planetary nebula
  2. planetary nebula nuclei
  3. planetary nebula nucleus
  4. planetary nebulae
  5. planetary nebulas
  6. planetary object
  7. planetary objects
  8. planetary ring
  9. planetary rings
  10. planetary science
  11. planetary system

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