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planetesimal

The correct spelling is planetesimal.

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noun

Say it like: Pla-net-esi-mal

The correct spelling is planetesimal. Any of many small, solid astronomical objects that orbit a star and form protoplanets through mutual gravitational attraction. For example: "a planetesimal body"

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a planetesimal body

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any of many small, solid astronomical objects that orbit a star and form protoplanets through mutual gravitational attraction.

adjective

  1. 1.Being or relating to one of these astronomical objects.

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