Periapsis Definition

pĕrē-ăpsĭs
periapsides
noun
The nearest point to the gravitational center in the orbit of any satellite.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • point of periapsis
Antonyms:

Other Word Forms of Periapsis

Noun

Singular:
periapsis
Plural:
periapsides

Origin of Periapsis

  • peri- +"Ž apsis

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