- moonlet
- \\ˈmünlə̇t\ noun
(-s)
: a small natural or artificial satellite of the earth or other celestial body
the particles that compose the rings of Saturn are moonlets
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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moonlet — [mo͞on′lit΄] n. a small moon or artificial satellite … English World dictionary
Moonlet — The 400 meter moonlet Earhart in Saturn s A Ring, just outside the Encke Gap. Moonlet is an informal term for a particularly small natural satellite. In astronomical literature, it has been used in at least two situations: A belt of objects… … Wikipedia
moonlet — noun a very small body orbiting a planet, often as part of a ring. A moonlet within the ring system will exert a systematic torque on ring material … Wiktionary
moonlet — noun Date: 1832 a small natural or artificial satellite … New Collegiate Dictionary
moonlet — /moohn lit/, n. a small natural or artificial satellite, as one of a number of natural satellites thought to be embedded in the ring system of Saturn. [1825 35; MOON + LET] * * * … Universalium
moonlet — See amulet … Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
moonlet — muËnlɪt n. small man made or natural satellite … English contemporary dictionary
moonlet — moon·let … English syllables
moonlet — moon•let [[t]ˈmun lɪt[/t]] n. astron. a small natural or artificial satellite • Etymology: 1825–35 … From formal English to slang
Moons of Saturn — Artist s concepts of the Saturnian ring–moon system Saturn, its rings and major icy moons from Mimas to Rhea … Wikipedia
