noun
The point in an orbit around the moon where the orbiting body is farthest from the moon.
Origin of apolune
apo- Latin lūna moon ; see lune .apolune
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The point at which an object orbiting the Moon, such as an artificial satellite, is farthest from the Moon's center.
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