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pericentre

pericentre is the alternative spelling 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

Forms of pericentre

pluralpericentres

Origin of pericentre

From peri- + centre.

Phrases with pericentre

Questions about pericentre

What is pericentre the alternative spelling of?
Pericentre is the alternative spelling of pericenter.

Words near pericentre in the dictionary

  1. pericenters
  2. pericentomeric
  3. pericentral
  4. pericentral cell
  5. pericentrally
  6. pericentre
  7. pericentres
  8. pericentric
  9. pericentrilobular
  10. pericentrin
  11. pericentriolar

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