No. 4,147 in Dutch
asteroid
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
In a sentence
Een grote asterïde passeerde de aarde onlangs op veilige afstand.
A large asteroid recently passed the Earth at a safe distance.
The word 'asteroïde' refers to a celestial object that is flying at a safe distance from Earth, demonstrating its astronomical application.
Wetenschappers bestuderen de samenstelling van asterïden om meer te leren over het ontstaan van het zonnestelsel.
Scientists study the composition of asteroids to learn more about the formation of the solar system.
In this sentence, 'asteroïde' contextualizes the object as a subject of scientific research, specifically regarding our solar system's formation.
De dreiging van een asterïde-inslag heeft geleid tot de ontwikkeling van afleidingsmissies.
The threat of an asteroid impact has led to the development of deflection missions.
Here, 'asteroïde' is used in discussion of potential risks and measures of planetary defense.
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