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pericynthions

pericynthions is the plural of pericynthion.

Meaning of pericynthion

Noun

pericynthion (plural pericynthions)

  1. The point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.
    • Trajectory sensitivities are determined for ü=3hr and the first adjustment method is used to calculate that a midcourse correction AV_ = 7.3m/sec is required to correct to the nominal pericynthion point and time.1963, Lunar Flight Handbook - Part 1, page 117

Questions about pericynthions

What is pericynthions the plural of?
Pericynthions is the plural of pericynthion.

Words near pericynthions in the dictionary

  1. pericyclic reaction
  2. pericyclic reactions
  3. pericyclid
  4. pericyclids
  5. pericynthion
  6. pericynthions
  7. pericyst
  8. pericystectomies
  9. pericystectomy
  10. pericystic
  11. pericystitis

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