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planetoid (dict)
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PlanetoidPlanetoid (meaning planet-like) is an old synonym of asteroid. The term is again coming into use, but now meaning only the largest asteroids and trans-Neptunian objects like 1 Ceres, 50000 Quaoar or 90377 Sedna. In science fiction, planetoids can have the meaning of artificial planet or large, planet-like starship (e. g., Death Star) See also *
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