gas giant

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Noun gas giant has 1 sense

Jovian planet, gas giant - any of the four outermost planets in the solar system; much larger than Earth and gaseous in nature (like Jupiter)
--₁ is a kind of superior planet
--₁ has particulars: Jupiter; Neptune; Saturn; Uranus

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Gas Giant

Definition:

A gas giant is a large planet that is primarily composed of gas, such as hydrogen and helium, and lacks a solid surface.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of planet mainly composed of gases.

The gas giant Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Sense 2:

Noun: A celestial object that is massive and predominantly made up of gaseous matter.

Scientists have discovered numerous gas giants orbiting distant stars.

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