asteroid belt

The "asteroid belt" is a crucial region in our solar system, primarily located between Mars and Jupiter, containing a vast number of rocky bodies.

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Definition

(technical, scientific)A region in space between Mars and Jupiter where numerous asteroids orbit the Sun.

The asteroid belt contains millions of rocky objects, varying in size from tiny pebbles to large bodies like Ceres.

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