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pericenters

pericenters is the plural of pericenter.

Meaning of pericenter

Noun

pericenter (plural pericenters)

  1. The point of closest approach of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction.
    Synonyms:
    perifocus
    Antonyms:
    apocenter

Questions about pericenters

What is pericenters the plural of?
Pericenters is the plural of pericenter.

Words near pericenters in the dictionary

  1. pericellular
  2. pericellularly
  3. pericemental
  4. pericensal
  5. pericenter
  6. pericenters
  7. pericentomeric
  8. pericentral
  9. pericentral cell
  10. pericentrally
  11. pericentre

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