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Meaning of PERIAPSIS

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  (astronomy) the point in as orbit closest to the body being orbited
 

PERIAPSIS is a 9 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: point of periapsis
 
 Antonyms: apoapsis, point of apoapsis
 
 See Also: celestial orbit, celestial point, orbit, perigee, perihelion, perijove, perilune, periselene

 

 

 

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