"exocomet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exocomets [plural]
Etymology: Constructed from Ancient Greek: exo- + comet Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek, {{prefix|en|exo|comet}} exo- + comet Head templates: {{en-noun}} exocomet (plural exocomets)
  1. (astronomy, planetology) An extrasolar comet; A comet which exists outside Earth's solar system, including interstellar comets and comets that orbit stars other than the sun. Wikipedia link: exocomet Categories (topical): Astronomy, Celestial bodies, Planetology Synonyms: exosolar comet, extrasolar comet Hyponyms: interstellar comet Derived forms: exocometary Related terms: exomoon, exoplanet, planetary system

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