apoapsis meaning

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apoapsis (noun): (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited.

Definition of apoapsis

  1. (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited

    Synonyms: point of apoapsis

    Opposite: periapsis

    Type of: celestial point

    Kinds: apogee, aphelion, apojove, aposelene

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in IS · 8-letter words

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