periapsis meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of periapsis at MeaningMonkey.org. periapsis meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

PERIAPSIS noun

Definition of periapsis (noun)

(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
- synonyms: point of periapsis
- antonym: apoapsis

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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