The phrase "icy moon" refers to a moon in our solar system or any other planetary system that is covered or made mostly of ice instead of rock or other materials. Full definition
It allows scientists to measure a variety of ice behaviors at conditions that are applicable to both terrestrial glaciers and icy moon surfaces. (sciencedaily.com)
«Computer model explains sustained eruptions on icy moon of Saturn: Scientists demonstrate versatile, noise - tolerant quantum operations on a single electron.» (sciencedaily.com)
The report had ranked exploration of Jupiter's icy Moon Europa as the highest - priority mission. (technowize.com)