noun
planetoid
Planetoid (noun) means an asteroid of any size.
noun
1
An asteroid of any size
2
An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object
3
A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna
4
Any planetary body, including classical planets and moons: a planetary-mass object
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What is the meaning of planetoid?
"planetoid" (noun) means an asteroid of any size.
What are the different meanings of planetoid?
"planetoid" has 3 main meanings: 1. An asteroid of any size; 2. An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object; 3. A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna.