Enceladus
noun
En·cel·a·dus
en-ˈse-lə-dəs 
astronomy
: the sixth largest satellite of Saturn that has a diameter of approximately 310 miles (500 km) and is characterized by geological activity and the presence of liquid water
Images revealed a terrain of faults, folds, and ridges devoid of craters, further evidence that Enceladus is one of the most geologically active places in the solar system.—
Ron Cowen, Science News, 6 May 2006
Ron Cowen, Science News, 6 May 2006Dictionary Entries Near Enceladus
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“Enceladus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Enceladus. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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