(astronomy) a hypothetical huge collection of comets orbiting the sun far beyond the orbit of Pluto; perturbations (as by other stars) can upset a comet's orbit and may send it tumbling toward the sun
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oort cloud::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection |
Examples of oort cloud
oort cloud
The oort cloud hadn't formed yet.
From the newscientist.com
Oort Cloud objects orbit the Sun in a spherical outer shell shown here, as well as in an inner cloud that might be more disc-like.
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