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subsatellite

subsatellite noun: a component of a satellite that is released once in orbit.

Noun

subsatellite (plural subsatellites)

  1. A component of a satellite that is released once in orbit
  2. (celestial dynamics) A satellite that orbits another satellite

Synonyms of subsatellite

All synonyms of subsatellite

Forms of subsatellite

pluralsubsatellites
alternative formsub-satellite

Origin of subsatellite

From sub- + satellite.

Questions about subsatellite

What does subsatellite mean?
Subsatellite means a component of a satellite that is released once in orbit.
What part of speech is subsatellite?
Subsatellite is a noun.
What is the plural of subsatellite?
The plural of subsatellite is subsatellites.

Words near subsatellite in the dictionary

  1. subsarcolemal
  2. subsarcolemmal
  3. subsarcollemal
  4. subsartorial
  5. subsat
  6. subsatellite
  7. subsatellites
  8. subsats
  9. subsaturated
  10. subsaturating
  11. subsaturation

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