preplanetary

See also: pre-planetary

English

Alternative forms

• pre-planetary

Etymology 1

From pre- +‎ planetary.

Adjective

preplanetary (not comparable)

1. Before the existence or formation of planets.

Related terms

• interplanetary
• inter-planetary
• planet
• planetary
• post-planetary
• postplanetary

Translations

before formation of planets

Finnish: esiplanetaarinen Polish: preplanetarny

Etymology 2

From preplanetary nebula, from pre- + planetary nebula.

Adjective

preplanetary (not comparable)

1. Relating to a stage in the life of a red giant star or its preplanetary nebula during the star's final stages of life

Related terms

• nebula
• planet
• planetary
• planetary nebula
• preplanetary nebula
• protoplanetary
• protoplanetary nebula