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What planet is referred to as a gas giant

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There are actually two planets referred to as gas giants which are Jupiter and Saturn. These two planets are made of mostly helium and hydrogen which makes them gas giants, while Uranus and Neptune have more ice and rock substances, so they are not considered gas giants.
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