pericenter

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Etymology

From peri- +‎ center.

Noun

pericenter (plural pericenters)

  1. (astronomy) The point of closest approach of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction.
    Synonym: perifocus
    Antonym: apocenter

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