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Deimos

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Dei·mos  (dms, d-, dms)
n.
The satellite of Mars that is second in distance from the planet.
[Greek, one of the sons of Ares, from deimos, fear, terror.]
Deimos [ˈdeɪmɒs]
n
(Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) the smaller of the two satellites of Mars and the more distant from the planet. Approximate diameter: 13 km Compare Phobos
Deimos  (dms, d-)
The satellite of Mars that is second in distance from the planet.
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Noun1.Deimos - the outer of two small satellites of Mars


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