word
Exoplanet
EK-soh-plan-et
ˈɛk.səʊ.plæn.ɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
EKsohplanet
Dictionary meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system; thousands have been discovered using techniques such as the transit method and radial velocity measurements, with some found in the habitable zones of their host stars.
Examples
- The Kepler Space Telescope discovered over 2,600 confirmed exoplanets.
- Scientists search for exoplanets in habitable zones where liquid water could exist.
Synonyms: extrasolar planet
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