(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited. Synonym: point of periapsis.
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Words linked to "Periapsis" : perijove, celestial orbit, point of apoapsis, uranology, orbit, astronomy, apoapsis, celestial point, perihelion, periselene, perigee, perilune |
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