neptune

• Имя собственное, обозначающее восьмую и самую удалённую от Солнца планету в нашей Солнечной системе, газовый гигант с характерным синим цветом и системой колец из ледяных частиц. В римской мифологии это также имя бога моря, соответствующего греческому Посейдону.

A proper noun referring to the eighth and most distant planet from the Sun in our solar system, a gas giant with a distinctive blue color and a ring system of ice particles. In Roman mythology, it is also the name of the god of the sea, equivalent to the Greek Poseidon.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Roman god of the seaB2formal

   In Roman mythology, the powerful deity who ruled over the oceans, earthquakes, and horses, equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon.

   Нептун

   • Neptune was often depicted holding a trident.
   • The temple of Neptune was built near the coast.
   • Sailors prayed to Neptune for safe voyages.

   Synonymsposeidon

2. Eighth planet from the SunB1formalscientific

   The outermost gas giant in our solar system, known for its deep blue color, strong winds, and faint ring system.

   Восьмая планета от Солнца

   • Neptune is the most distant planet in our solar system.
   • The Voyager 2 spacecraft provided the first close-up images of Neptune.
   • Neptune's atmosphere is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium.