Goldilocks planet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From the children's story Goldilocks, in which one of the bowls of porridge the protagonist tries is neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.
Meanings
- A planet which orbits in the habitable zone around a star, where temperatures like those on Earth occur, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldilocks planets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Goldilocks zone · exo-Earth · Goldilocks principle
Translations (3)
fi kultakutriplaneetta (planet with possible existence of liquid water and of life) · pl planeta w strefie Złotowłosej (planet with possible existence of liquid water and of life) · es planeta Ricitos de Oro (planet with possible existence of liquid water and of life)