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Meaning of YORP effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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The effect of solar radiation on an asymmetric asteroid or other small body whereby its rate of rotation increases, potentially leading to the object's eventual disintegration.

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

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