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Meaning of Oort Cloud | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈɔːrt klaʊd/

Definitions

  1. The Solar System's Oort cloud, extending from 50,000 to 100,000 astronomical units (approximately 1 light year) from the sun; supposedly the source of most comets around the Solar System.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Oort Cloud (“the Solar System's Oort cloud”).
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  3. A roughly spherical region of space composed of comet-like bodies and other minor planets and asteroids that orbit distantly in a planetary system.

Equivalents

Deutsch Oortsche Wolke
Español nube de Oort
Suomi Oortin pilvi
Français nuage de Oort
Italiano nube di Oort
日本語 オールトの雲
한국어 오르트 구름
Nederlands Oortwolk
Polski Obłok Oorta
Português nuvem de Oort
Türkçe Oort Bulutu

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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