Jovian
1Flavius Claudius Jovianus, a.d. 331?–364, Roman emperor 363–364.
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Other definitions for Jovian (2 of 2)
of or relating to the Roman god Jupiter.
of or relating to the planet Jupiter.
Origin of Jovian
2Other words from Jovian
- Jo·vi·an·ly, adverb
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How to use Jovian in a sentence
Lucy's solar panels can only generate about 3 percent of the energy at a Jovian distance than they can at Earth's orbit around the Sun.
Lucy’s solar panel hasn’t latched—a problem for a mission powered by the Sun | Eric Berger | October 18, 2021 | Ars TechnicaPlanetary scientists used Hubble data to observe the Great Red Spot on Jupiter between 2009 and 2020, capturing a full Jovian orbit around the sun.
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is whirling faster than ever | Hannah Seo | September 29, 2021 | Popular-ScienceStill, while Hubble can glean a lot of information about the Jovian storm, it has its limitations.
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is whirling faster than ever | Hannah Seo | September 29, 2021 | Popular-ScienceCurrently, these missions focus on Mars and the moon, though there is some interest to expand them to sites like the Jovian moon Europa.
My Personal Quest to Study Supernovae on Mars - Issue 104: Harmony | Sarafina El-Badry Nance | September 1, 2021 | NautilusThanks to the Galileo probe, which dove into the Jovian atmosphere in 1995, astronomers know these abundances for Jupiter.
A shadowy birthplace may explain Jupiter’s strange chemistry | Ken Croswell | July 6, 2021 | Science News
The same illustration will bring out the contrast between the Jovian system and our earth system.
Time and Tide | Robert S. (Robert Stawell) BallWith one mighty heave he tore the Jovian's mouth from his shoulder although the flesh was torn and lacerated by the action.
Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul MeekThe Jovian guards who were nearest whirled about and raised the black tubes threateningly.
Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul MeekThere are two Jovian ships kept on the Earth, ready for instant flight to Jupiter.
Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul MeekLura stared with horror at the huge Jovian and shrank back from his sensual gaze.
Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul Meek
British Dictionary definitions for Jovian (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒəʊvɪən) /
of or relating to the god Jove (Jupiter)
of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Jupiter
of or relating to the giant planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune: the Jovian planets
Origin of Jovian
1British Dictionary definitions for Jovian (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒəʊvɪən) /
full name Flavius Claudius Jovianus. ?331–364 ad, Roman emperor (363–64): he made peace with Persia, relinquishing Roman provinces beyond the Tigris, and restored privileges to the Christians
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