trans-Neptunian

[nep-too-nee-uhn, -tyoo-]

Nep·tu·ni·an

[nep-too-nee-uhn, -tyoo-]
adjective
1.
pertaining to Neptune or the sea.
2.
pertaining to the planet Neptune.
3.
(often lowercase) Geology. formed by the action of water.

Origin:
1650–60; Neptune + -ian

trans-Nep·tu·ni·an, adjective
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