planetesimal hypothesis

noun

: a hypothesis in astronomy: the planets have evolved by aggregation from planetesimals

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So far, the planetesimal hypothesis seems to be the only explanation that fits the spectra seen. John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2019

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1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of planetesimal hypothesis was in 1904

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“Planetesimal hypothesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planetesimal%20hypothesis. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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