"apocenter" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: apocenters [plural]
Etymology: apo- + center Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|apo|center}} apo- + center Head templates: {{en-noun}} apocenter (plural apocenters)
  1. (astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse) Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: apofocus, apobaryon, apocentre Related terms: apoapsis Translations (the point in an orbit furthest from the center of attraction): aposentri (Finnish), apalár [masculine] (Irish), apafócas [masculine] (Irish)
    Sense id: en-apocenter-en-noun-oaXSnWlL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with apo- Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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