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asteroid belt

 

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Noun asteroid belt has 1 sense
  1. asteroid belt - the region of interplanetary space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found
    --1 is a kind of
    belt
    --1 is a part of interplanetary space

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Asteroid Belt

Definition:

An asteroid belt is a region in space that is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It consists of numerous small celestial bodies called asteroids.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Astronomy) The region in space between the planets Mars and Jupiter where most of the asteroids in our solar system are found.

Example Sentence: Astronomers believe that the asteroid belt was formed from the remains of a failed planet.

Sense 2:

(Geology) A local area on Earth with a relatively high concentration of asteroids or meteorites.

Example Sentence: The impact crater in Arizona is believed to be the result of a meteorite from the asteroid belt.

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