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Definition of planetary - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
globalinvolving or affecting the entire world
- Planetary issues require global cooperation..
2.
astronomyTECH. relating to planets or their motionTECH.
- The planetary alignment was visible last night.
3.
terrestrialRare relating to Earth or its featuresRare
- The planetary climate affects all living organisms.
4.
mechanicsTECH. relating to epicyclic gear systemsTECH.
- The car uses a planetary gear system.
Noun
1.
mechanicsTECH. system of gears with rotating axesTECH.
- The engineer explained how the planetary works in the machine.
2.
astronomyTECH. type of emission nebula formed by dying starsTECH.
- The telescope captured a stunning image of a planetary.
Images of planetary

system of gears with rotating axes 
type of emission nebula formed by dying stars
Expressions with planetary
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zodiac sign's home in a birth chart
In astrology, Mars rules the planetary house of Aries.
study of planets in the solar system
Planetary science helps us understand Mars better.
one of three laws describing planetary motion
Kepler's law of planetary motion explains how planets orbit the sun.
expanding shell of gas around a dying star
A planetary nebula forms when a star expels its outer layers.
group of celestial bodies orbiting a star
The solar system is a well-known planetary system.
gear system where one or more gears revolve around a central gear
The planetary gear setup allows for compact and efficient transmission of power..
arrangement with orbiting toothed wheels around a core wheel, plus outer annulus
The gearbox uses a planetary gear train for compact speed reduction.
Origin of planetary
Greek, planētēs (wanderer)
Terms with planetary included in their meaning
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planetary orbit
planet orbiting a star other than the Sun
astronomy
one of three laws describing planetary motion
planetary motion
law describing planetary speed variation in orbit
astronomy
principle of planetary motion describing area swept by planets
planetary alteration
process of altering a planet to support Earth-like life
mechanics
supporting part in a planetary gear set that holds and turns planet gears
planetary group
group of planets and other celestial bodies orbiting a star
astrology
influenced by a specific planetary aspect
mechanics
gear system with a central sun and planetary gears
gearbox design
planetary gear in an epicyclic train
planetary atmosphere
outermost layer of a planet's atmosphere
planetary
bright spot on a planet
astronomy
law relating planetary periods and orbital axes
astronomy
three laws describing planetary motion around the sun
planetary geology
dark area on a planet or moon's surface
acr: Planetary Defense Coordination Office
monitors and protects Earth from space objects
mechanical systems
gear in a planetary system revolving around a sun gear
planetary science
scientist studying planets and their environments
mapping
use of radar to map planetary surfaces
planetary engineering
alter the environment of a planet to make it habitable
astronomy
one of three laws describing planetary motion
Examples of planetary in a sentence
Planetary changes impact all species. Scientists studied the planetary movements for years. The planetary system was depicted in the museum exhibit. Planetary geology studies the Earth's physical structure. The planetary atmosphere is crucial for weather patterns. The engineer explained the planetary motion in the gearbox.
Planetary systems are crucial in automatic transmissions. The planetary is crucial for the transmission system. Understanding the planetary helps in repairing complex machinery. Astronomers discovered a new planetary in the distant galaxy. The formation of a planetary is a rare cosmic event.
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- French:planétaire, train épicycloïdal, ...
- German:global, Planetengetriebe, ...
- Italian:globale, nebulosa planetaria, ...
- Spanish:global, engranaje planetario, ...
- Portuguese:global, terrestre, ...
- Chinese:全球的, 行星齿轮系统, ...
- Japanese:地球規模の, 遊星歯車, ...
- Arabic:عَالَمِي, تُرُوس كَوْكَبِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּלַנְטָרִי, מַעֲרֶכֶת גַּלְגְּלֵי שִׁנַּיִם פְּלַנְטָרִית, ...
- Russian:глобальный, планетарная передача, ...
- Ukrainian:планетарний, планетарний механізм, ...
- Hindi:वैश्विक, गियर प्रणाली, ...
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