uranian

Speech parts

1. uranian - Noun

2. uranian - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the planet Uranus; as, the Uranian year.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Antonyms

legal noble straight ordinary usual modest
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Related terms

uranylian uranoan trans-uranian

Phrases with the word

trans-uranian Uranian planet

Examples

All nine of the previously known Uranian rings were studied by the instruments of Voyager 2. These measurements showed that the Uranian rings are distinctly different from those at Jupiter and Saturn. Source: Internet

Among Uranian moons Umbriel was least subjected to endogenic resurfacing processes, although it may like other Uranian moons have experienced a very early resurfacing event. Source: Internet

Before the arrival of Voyager 2, no measurements of the Uranian magnetosphere had been taken, so its nature remained a mystery. Source: Internet

For a short period from March to May 2004, large clouds appeared in the Uranian atmosphere, giving it a Neptune-like appearance. Source: Internet

Determining the nature of this seasonal variation is difficult because good data on Uranus's atmosphere have existed for less than 84 years, or one full Uranian year. Source: Internet

In fact, among the Uranian moons only Oberon has more impact craters than Umbriel. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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