"Kirkwood gap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Kirkwood gaps [plural]
Etymology: After American astronomer Daniel Kirkwood. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kirkwood gap (plural Kirkwood gaps)
  1. (astronomy) A gap in the distribution of semi-major axes of asteroids in the main belt. Wikipedia link: Daniel Kirkwood, en:Kirkwood gap Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-Kirkwood_gap-en-noun-iF88Wbh~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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