Planetoid Definition

planətoid
planetoids
noun
planetoids
Webster's New World

(astronomy) An asteroid of any size.

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(astronomy) An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object.

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(astronomy) A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna.

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(astronomy) A dwarf planet.

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Singular:
planetoid
Plural:
planetoids

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