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Ceres

Verb / ˈsɪri:z / Another word for ceres — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ceres is the name of a dwarf planet located between Mars and Jupiter in our solar system.

Synonyms & similar words

cere ceres asteroid planetoid planetesimal planetette TNO planet

Example sentences

  1. Ceres was discovered in 1801 by an Italian astronomer.
  2. Ceres is the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system.
  3. Ceres is named after the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain.
  4. Scientists have found evidence of water on Ceres.
  5. Ceres is about 590 miles in diameter.

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  • "It's important to study Ceres because it's like a time capsule from the early solar system," - Carol Raymond
  • "Ceres is more than a small rock orbiting the Sun; it is a key to understanding the history of the solar system," - Elton C. Smith
  • "Ceres is a little world, and it is right that little worlds be studied," - Caleb Scharf

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