Kirkwood gap

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

After American astronomer Daniel Kirkwood.

Noun[edit]

Kirkwood gap (plural Kirkwood gaps)

  1. (astronomy) A gap in the distribution of semi-major axes of asteroids in the main belt.
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