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Periodic comet

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(Astron.) a comet that moves about the sun in an elliptic orbit; a comet that has been seen at two of its approaches to the sun.

See also: Periodic



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8 Each time a periodic comet revisits the inner solar system, it can experience the gentle effects of dust-bearing gas jets erupting on its sun-warmed surface.
 
 
 
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