pericenter.
The point of closest approach of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction.
Meaning & usage
The point of closest approach of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per-der. Ancient Greek περῐ́ (perĭ́)der. English peri- Proto-Indo-European *ḱen-? Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Indo-European *ḱéntrom Proto-Hellenic *kéntron Ancient Greek κέντρον (kéntron)bor. Latin centrumder. Middle French centrebor. Middle English center English center English pericenter From peri- + center.
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