noun a planet with a mass larger than Earth's but smaller than that of the solar system's ice giants
Refers to an extrasolar planet with a mass higher than Earth's but substantially below those of the Solar System's ice giants
Used to describe a type of planet that is larger and more massive than Earth but smaller and less massive than Uranus and Neptune
Used to discuss the potential habitability of super-Earths and the search for extraterrestrial life on such planets
Refers to a class of planets that are larger than Earth but smaller than Uranus and Neptune
Describes a category of exoplanets that have characteristics similar to Earth but are larger in size and mass
Astronomers use the term 'super-Earth' to describe exoplanets that have a larger mass and radius than Earth but are smaller than ice giants like Uranus and Neptune.
Astrophysicists study the composition, atmosphere, and potential habitability of super-Earths to understand the diversity of planetary systems in the universe.
Science writers use 'super-Earth' to explain to the general public the concept of exoplanets that could potentially support life due to their characteristics.