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noun
A gap in the distribution of semi-major axes of asteroids in the main belt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Kirkwood gap.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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History
After American astronomer Daniel Kirkwood.
