planetesimal

plan·e·tes·i·mal

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plan-i-tes-uh-muh l]
- /ˌplæn ɪˈtɛs ə məl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plan-i-tes-uh-muh l]
- /ˌplæn ɪˈtɛs ə məl/

Definitions of planetesimal word

noun planetesimal one of the small celestial bodies that, according to one theory (planetesimal hypothesis) were fused together to form the planets of the solar system. 2
adjective planetesimal of or relating to a planetesimal or planetesimals. 1
noun planetesimal any of a number of small bodies formerly thought to have been drawn from the sun by the close passage of a star to the sun, eventually coalescing to form the planets 0
adjective planetesimal of or relating to planetesimals 0
noun planetesimal in various theories about the origin of the solar system, any of the small, cold masses of rock or ice that merged to form a planet 0

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Origin of planetesimal

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; planet + (infinit)esimal

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Parts of speech for Planetesimal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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planetesimal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

planetesimal usage trend in Literature

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