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Periapsis.
Periapsis - as a noun
(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
point of periapsisHypernyms (Closely Related)
celestial pointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
apoapsisExample Sentences
"The spacecraft reached its periapsis and began its journey back to Earth."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting the Earth is called perigee."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting the Moon is called perilune."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting Mars is called periareion."
"The periapsis of a satellite orbiting Venus is called pericytherion."
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Is PERIAPSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, periapsis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERIAPSIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PERIAPSIS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, periapsis is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordPERIAPSIS is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is PERIAPSIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, periapsis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERIAPSIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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