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near-earth object

near-earth object
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [neer-urth]
    • /ˈnɪərˈɜrθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [neer-urth]
    • /ˈnɪərˈɜrθ/

Definition of near-earth object words

  • noun near-earth object a comet or asteroid pushed by the gravitational attraction of nearby planets into an orbit that allows it to enter the earth's orbit and thereby pose a danger of collision. Abbreviation: NEO. 1

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near-earth object popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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