English Explanatory Dictionary

Kuiper belt object

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trans-Neptunian object (TNO) (a type of minor planet) that has an orbit in the Kuiper belt (between 30-50 AU) with inclinations consistent with the ecliptic.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Kuiper belt object.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaɪpəɹ/

Word forms

Kuiper belt object Kuiper belt objects

Etymology

Named after Gerard Kuiper, who theorized about the belt's existence.

Synonyms

KBO kuiperoid
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