"pericenter" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pericenters [plural]
Etymology: peri- + center Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|peri|center}} peri- + center Head templates: {{en-noun}} pericenter (plural pericenters)
  1. (astronomy) The peribaryon, the point of closest approach of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction. Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: perifocus, peribaryon, pericentre Derived forms: time of pericenter passage Related terms: periapsis
    Sense id: en-pericenter-en-noun-ye811IZV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with peri- Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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