Gadit

asteroid

Definitions
1nounA small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter in the asteroid belt.
The asteroid belt contains thousands of these rocky bodies.
Scientists are studying an asteroid to learn more about the early solar system.
An asteroid impact is believed to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
astēr (star) + eidos (form, shape)
Word parts
astēr (star) + eidos (form, shape)
Originally meant
star-like form
Background
The term 'asteroid' was coined in the early 19th century by astronomer William Herschel, who noted their star-like appearance in telescopes.
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