asteroid
An asteroid is a large rock that travels through space and orbits the sun. It is much smaller than a planet and is mostly made of rock and metal.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The scientists found a new asteroid in space.
The scientists found a new asteroid in space.
The space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.
The space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.
Look at that huge asteroid in my science book!
Look at that huge asteroid in my science book!
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
The prefix 'aster-' means star (like the flower 'aster'). An asteroid looks like a star in the sky but is a rock ('-oid' means 'like').
Quiz rápido
A large ___ is moving in space near the sun.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: asteroid
Ejemplos
The scientists found a new asteroid in space.
everydayThe scientists found a new asteroid in space.
The space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.
formalThe space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.
Look at that huge asteroid in my science book!
informalLook at that huge asteroid in my science book!
Most asteroids in our solar system are located in the belt between Mars and Jupiter.
academicMost asteroids in our solar system are located in the belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Our company is investing in technology for future asteroid mining.
businessOur company is investing in technology for future asteroid mining.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
the asteroid belt
the group of rocks between Mars and Jupiter
killer asteroid
an asteroid that could destroy life on Earth
asteroid strike
when an asteroid hits a planet
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A comet is made of ice and dust and has a tail, while an asteroid is made of rock and metal.
A meteor is a rock that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up, but an asteroid is still in space.
Notas de uso
Use 'asteroid' when talking about rocks orbiting the sun in space. It is a technical term but used commonly in science fiction and news about space.
Errores comunes
Don't confuse an asteroid with a 'shooting star,' which is actually a meteor burning in the atmosphere.
Truco para recordar
The prefix 'aster-' means star (like the flower 'aster'). An asteroid looks like a star in the sky but is a rock ('-oid' means 'like').
Origen de la palabra
From the Greek word 'asteroeides,' which means 'star-like' or 'star-shaped.'
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Asteroids are popular in movies as dangerous objects that might hit Earth, creating a sense of wonder and fear about space.
Quiz rápido
A large ___ is moving in space near the sun.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: asteroid
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