exocomet
nounEtymology Constructed from Ancient Greek: exo- + comet
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Astronomy, Natural sciences, Planetology An extrasolar comet; A comet which exists outside Earth's solar system, including interstellar comets and comets that orbit stars other than the sun.
- Synonyms
- exosolar comet, extrasolar comet
- Derived terms
- exocometary
- Related terms
- exomoon, exoplanet, planetary system
- Hyponyms
- interstellar comet