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Definition of Kuiper belt
1. Noun. A disk-shaped region of minor planets outside the orbit of Neptune.
Exact synonyms: Edgeworth-kuiper Belt
Generic synonyms: Part, Region
Group relationships: Solar System
Generic synonyms: Part, Region
Group relationships: Solar System
Definition of Kuiper belt
1. Proper noun. A region of space between 30 and 50 astronomical units from the sun, roughly confined within a thick band around the ecliptic. This area is populated by many thousands of trans-Neptunian objects. ¹
2. Proper noun. (alternative capitalization of Kuiper belt) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com