PLANETESIMAL

planetesimal

(noun) one of many small solid celestial bodies thought to have existed at an early stage in the development of the solar system

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

planetesimal (plural planetesimals)

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

Adjective

planetesimal (not comparable)

(astronomy) Being or relating to one of these astronomical objects.

Source: Wiktionary



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20 October 2024

TRUSTFUL

(adjective) inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust; “great brown eye, true and trustful”- Nordhoff & Hall


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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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