"quasi-satellite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quasi-satellites [plural]
Etymology: quasi- + satellite Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|quasi|satellite}} quasi- + satellite Head templates: {{en-noun}} quasi-satellite (plural quasi-satellites)
  1. (astronomy) An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite. Wikipedia link: quasi-satellite Categories (topical): Astronomy, Orbits Synonyms: quasi-moon, quasimoon, quasisatellite Hypernyms: satellite Coordinate_terms: minimoon, mini-moon
    Sense id: en-quasi-satellite-en-noun-zoMOQpk2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with quasi- Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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