cassidoine

/kæsɪˈdiːn/ (KAS-i-DEEN)

Definitions

1. proper noun

A type of asteroid, specifically a main-belt asteroid.

“The astronomers studied the unique orbit of the cassidine asteroid.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term for cassidine.

“The old astronomy book used the term cassidine to describe this type of asteroid.”

Synonyms

  • asteroid
  • minor planet

Antonyms

  • dwarf planet
  • giant planet