exoplanet
noun
a planet that revolves around a star other than the sun.
exoplanetary
-
a word derived from
exoplanet.
Example Sentences
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"First, it proves that exoplanetary atmospheres can be inhomogeneously mixed in regimes that we didn't expect," Murphy said.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024
"This experience further propelled my fascination with the subject of astronomy, specifically in regard to exoplanetary science," said Serina Jain, student at San Francisco University High School.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024
The tidal heating that drives Io’s volcanism operates on exoplanetary systems too, and can generate “exo-Ios,” volcanic exomoons detectable by their sodium and potassium clouds near hot-Jupiter exoplanets.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2023
Our technology is just on the cusp of detecting exoplanetary biosignatures, telltale signs of life; for example, molecules in planetary atmospheres that could indicate the presence of biology.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 6, 2023
If such exoplanetary system are common, let’s consider which systems we expect to find in the Kepler transit data.
From Textbooks ● Oct. 13, 2016
