English Explanatory Dictionary

carbon planet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theoretical type of terrestrial planet that could form, if protoplanetary discs are carbon-rich and oxygen-poor.

Word forms

carbon planet carbon planets

Etymology

Proposed as a theoretical planet by Marc Kuchner.

Synonyms

carbide planet diamond planet

Related words

dwarf planet minor planet
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