Venusian

adjective

Ve·​nu·​sian vi-ˈnü-zhən How to pronounce Venusian (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: of or relating to the planet Venus

Examples of Venusian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The planet was Venus, and the claim about a potential biosignature in the Venusian sky is still mired in controversy, even years later. Elise Cutts, WIRED, 7 Apr. 2024 The Venusian surface became hot enough that carbonate rocks broke down and released carbon dioxide into the air, which triggered even more warming. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024 Some planetary scientists have long dreamed of deploying and flying a balloon or similar vehicle in the Venusian atmosphere. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024 Researchers would also be able to compare Magellan’s S-band data with new X-band data from VERITAS of the same Venusian regions. IEEE Spectrum, 24 Nov. 2023 Named the Venus Life Finder (VLF) mission and motivated in part by the controversial claims of Venusian phosphine, the project is led by Sara Seager, a planetary astronomer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Leonard David, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2023 This Venusian influence can also show you some rewarding opportunities, so keep your eyes and ears open. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023 Small and plain-looking Asian clams may not inspire the romantic lore of oysters, their seawater relatives with the lustrous pearls, or scallops with their Venusian shells, but for some in Arizona's Cambodian community, harvesting and cooking Asian clams triggers fond memories. The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2023 These clouds dominate the weather on Venus by trapping the sun’s energy and distributing it over the entire Venusian surface. Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 24 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

venus + -ian

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Venusian was in 1874

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“Venusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venusian. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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