comet — a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that develops a tail when near the sun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that develops a tail when near the sun
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmɪt/
Korean meaning: 태양에 가까워지면 꼬리가 생기는 얼음과 먼지로 이루어진 천체, 혜성
Korean pronunciation: **컴**잇
Example Sentences
- The astronomy club stayed up all night to catch a glimpse of the rare comet, but half of them fell asleep in their telescopes.
- Scientists predict that the newly discovered comet will be visible from Earth next winter.
- My grandmother thinks every comet is a sign that aliens are coming to collect overdue library books.
comet
NOUN//ˈkɑːmɪt//
a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that develops a tail when near the sun
A bright comet streaks across the night sky, leaving a glowing tail behind.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'kometes'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '긴 머리카락을 가진 별'이라는 뜻입니다. 고대 그리스인들이 혜성의 긴 꼬리를 보고 머리카락이 흩날리는 것 같다고 생각해서 붙인 이름이에요.
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📝Examples
“The astronomy club stayed up all night to catch a glimpse of the rare comet, but half of them fell asleep in their telescopes.”
“Scientists predict that the newly discovered comet will be visible from Earth next winter.”
“My grandmother thinks every comet is a sign that aliens are coming to collect overdue library books.”
“The comet's nucleus is composed primarily of frozen water, carbon dioxide, and other volatile compounds.”
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