planetesimal hypothesis

plan·e·tes·i·mal hy·poth·e·sis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plan-i-tes-uh-muh l hahy-poth-uh-sis, hi-]
- /ˌplæn ɪˈtɛs ə məl haɪˈpɒθ ə sɪs, hɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plan-i-tes-uh-muh l hahy-poth-uh-sis, hi-]
- /ˌplæn ɪˈtɛs ə məl haɪˈpɒθ ə sɪs, hɪ-/

Definitions of planetesimal hypothesis words

noun planetesimal hypothesis one of the small celestial bodies that, according to one theory (planetesimal hypothesis) were fused together to form the planets of the solar system. 1
adjective planetesimal hypothesis of or relating to a planetesimal or planetesimals. 1
noun planetesimal hypothesis the discredited theory that the close passage of a star to the sun caused many small bodies (planetesimals) to be drawn from the sun, eventually coalescing to form the planets 0
noun planetesimal hypothesis any of several theories postulating that the solar system originated with planetesimals 0

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Origin of planetesimal hypothesis

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; planet + (infinit)esimal

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planetesimal hypothesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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