periapsis


Definition: Meaning of, periapsis in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌpɛrɪˈapsɪs /

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periapsis periapses
  1. astronomy the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
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periapsis used in phrases

  • point of periapsis (noun)
    1. astronomy the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
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