Circumsaturnian

/ˌsɜːrkəmsəˈtɜːniən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or orbiting around Saturn; positioned in Saturn's vicinity or system.

Etymology

From circum- (around) and Saturnian (relating to Saturn). An astronomical term following the pattern of circumlunar and circumterrestrial.

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Saturn's moons are circumsaturnian bodies, and scientists are now studying whether the tiniest ones like Pan and Daphnis might harbor microbial life in hidden subsurface oceans.

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