Meaning of the word uranus in English
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uranus
US /ˈjʊr.ən.əs/
UK /ˈjʊə.rən.əs/
Noun
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the seventh planet from the Sun, orbiting between Saturn and Neptune, having a diameter of 51,118 km (31,763 miles) and a faint ring system. It rotates on its side, with its axis of rotation almost in the plane of its orbit.
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Uranus is known for its unique axial tilt.
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The atmosphere of Uranus is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
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in Greek mythology, the personification of Heaven and father of the Titans. He was castrated by his son Cronus.
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According to Hesiod's Theogony, Uranus was born from Gaea.
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The myth of Uranus's castration is a key event in Greek cosmology.