Venusian

[vuh-noo-shuhn, -shee-uhn, -see-uhn, -nyoo-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the planet Venus.

noun

1. a supposed being inhabiting or coming from Venus.

Venusian

/ vɪˈnjuːzɪən /

adjective

1. of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Venus

noun

1. (in science fiction) an inhabitant of Venus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Venusian¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; Venus + -ian

Example Sentences

Scientists from the University of Cambridge looked at data from past probes to the second planet to learn about the chemical composition of the Venusian atmosphere.

From Salon

Regular volcanic activity on the planet keeps the Venusian innards churning outward into the atmosphere, allowing astronomers to analyze their chemical composition for gases like carbon dioxide, carbonyl sulphide and — most importantly in terms of finding life — liquid water.

From Salon

In 2020, the astronomy world was roused at the prospect of phosphine, a gas associated with anaerobic bacteria, after it was seemingly detected in the Venusian atmosphere.

From Salon

"To keep the Venusian atmosphere stable, then any chemicals being removed from the atmosphere should also be getting restored to it, since the planet's interior and exterior are in constant chemical communication with one another."

From Science Daily

But, based on the composition of the volcanic gases necessary to sustain the Venusian atmosphere, the researchers found that volcanic gases on Venus are at most six percent water.

From Science Daily