Apolune Definition

ăpə-lo͝on
noun
The point in an orbit around the moon where the orbiting body is farthest from the moon.
American Heritage

(astronomy) The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its maximum.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • aposelene
Antonyms:
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other
The point at which an object orbiting the Moon, such as an artificial satellite, is farthest from the Moon's center.
American Heritage Science
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Other Word Forms of Apolune

Noun

Singular:
apolune
Plural:
apolunes

Origin of Apolune

  • From apo- (“far") + Latin lÅ«na (“moon").

    From Wiktionary

  • apo– Latin lūna moon lune

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

AAPAPO

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