Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of or relating to an asteroid: Pertaining to or connected with asteroids, which are small rocky bodies orbiting the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
   • Resembling an asteroid: Having characteristics similar to those of an asteroid, such as in shape, composition, or celestial nature.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The telescope captured images of asteroidal fragments. (The telescope captured images of fragments related to asteroids.)
  • Scientists are studying the asteroidal composition of the meteorite. (Scientists are studying the meteorite's composition, which resembles that of an asteroid.)
  • The mission aims to map asteroidal orbits. (The mission aims to map the orbits of asteroids.)

Advanced Usage

• "asteroidal body": A celestial object with properties similar to an asteroid.
  • The probe was sent to investigate a newly discovered asteroidal body.
• "asteroidal impact": A collision event involving an asteroid.
  • The theory discusses the effects of a potential asteroidal impact on Earth.

Variants and Related Words

• Asteroid (n): A small rocky body orbiting the sun.
  • Ceres is the largest known asteroid in our solar system.
• Asteroid belt (n): The region between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids orbit.
  • Most asteroids in our solar system are located in the asteroid belt.

Synonyms

• Planetesimal: Relating to small celestial bodies that formed from the solar nebula.
• Planetoid: Another term for an asteroid, especially a minor planet.

Related Phrases

• Asteroidal debris: Fragments or dust resulting from asteroids.
  • The ring system contains a significant amount of asteroidal debris.
• Asteroidal surface: The exterior layer or terrain of an asteroid.
  • The lander will analyze the chemical makeup of the asteroidal surface.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or resembling an asteroid