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asteroids

/ˈæstəˌɹoɪdz/

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noun

Estrellas de mar

Any member of the taxonomic class Asteroidea; a starfish

Examples :

"While walking on the beach during low tide, we saw many asteroids, also known as starfish, clinging to the rocks. "

Mientras caminábamos por la playa durante la marea baja, vimos muchas estrellas de mar, también conocidas como estrellas de mar, aferradas a las rocas.

animal biology ocean nature science

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noun

Asteroides

A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and is not a comet, that orbits a star

Examples :

"Scientists study asteroids to learn about the early solar system. "

Los científicos estudian los asteroides para aprender sobre el sistema solar primitivo.

astronomy space science

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noun

Asteroides

In the Solar system, such a body that orbits within the orbit of Jupiter

Examples :

"Scientists study asteroids to learn more about the early solar system because many orbit between Mars and Jupiter. "

Los científicos estudian los asteroides para aprender más sobre el sistema solar primitivo porque muchos orbitan entre Marte y Júpiter.

astronomy space science