planetary
/ˈplænɪtɛri/
adjective
- Relating to or belonging to a planet or planets.
- The rover sent back images of the planetary surface covered in red dust.
- Scientists study planetary atmospheres to understand climate patterns on other worlds.
- The planetary system includes eight major planets orbiting the Sun.
- Relating to the whole world; global in scale or importance.
- The internet has created a planetary network connecting billions of people.
- Climate change is a planetary crisis that affects every country.
- We need a planetary effort to protect the oceans from pollution.
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noun
- A gear that orbits around a central gear in a planetary gear system; also called a planet gear.
- Each planetary in the gearset is mounted on a carrier.
- The mechanic replaced a worn planetary to fix the grinding noise.
- The planetary rotates around the sun gear inside the transmission.
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