"statite" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈstætaɪt/ Forms: statites [plural]
Rhymes: -ætaɪt Etymology: Blend of static + satellite. By surface analysis, static + -ite. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|static|satellite}} Blend of static + satellite, {{surf|en|static|-ite}} By surface analysis, static + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} statite (plural statites)
  1. (space flight) A hypothetical type of artificial satellite that uses light sails to maneuver, able to hold station, by balancing propulsive pressure with gravitational pull. Derived forms: quasite Related terms: lagite

Inflected forms

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