"geosatellite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: geosatellites [plural]
Etymology: From geo- + satellite. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|geo|satellite}} geo- + satellite Head templates: {{en-noun}} geosatellite (plural geosatellites)
  1. A satellite that orbits the earth, especially one that maintains communication with a receiver on earth.

Inflected forms

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