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minor planet

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  • noun astronomy An asteroid which orbits the Sun and is larger than 10 meters in diameter but smaller than a dwarf planet.

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  • noun any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun

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antonyms (1)

Words with the opposite meaning

  1. major planet

hypernyms (2)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. celestial body
  2. heavenly body

hyponyms (5)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. Sedna
  2. asteroid
  3. kbo
  4. kuiper belt object
  5. quaoar

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