"orbital element" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: orbital elements [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} orbital element (plural orbital elements)
  1. (astronomy) One of the parameters needed to uniquely specify a particular orbit. Wikipedia link: orbital elements Categories (topical): Astronomy Translations (Translations): rata-arvo (Finnish), Bahnelement [neuter] (German)
    Sense id: en-orbital_element-en-noun-kvEtd2GZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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