planetesimal en · ADJ
Etymology
Formed from planet by analogy with infinitesimal.
Meanings
-
(not-comparable) Being or relating to one of these astronomical objects.
a planetesimal body
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
planetesimal en · NOUN
Etymology
Formed from planet by analogy with infinitesimal.
Meanings
- Any of many small, solid astronomical objects that orbit a star and form protoplanets through mutual gravitational attraction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| planetesimals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
satellitesimal · exoplanetesimal · protoplanetesimal · preplanetesimal
Relateds
planet · planetoid · planemo · protoplanet · asteroid · minor planet · mesoplanet · superplanet · major planet · dwarf planet
Translations (6)
ka პლანეტოშენადედი (a small, solid astronomical object) · ru планетезима́ль (a small, solid astronomical object) · pl planetozymal (a small, solid astronomical object) · de Planetesimal (a small, solid astronomical object) · fi planetesimaali (a small, solid astronomical object) · pt planetesimal (a small, solid astronomical object)