apocenter
English
Alternative forms
- apocentre
Etymology
apo- + center
Noun
apocenter (plural apocenters)
- (astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse)
Synonyms
- apofocus
- apoapsis
Antonyms
- pericenter
Related terms
- see apoapsis
Translations
the point in an orbit furthest from the center of attraction
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See also
Anagrams
- apocentre