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1. geosynchronous_orbit
noun. a circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours.
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2. geosynchronous
adjective. of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth).
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3. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another.
Etymology
- orbit (English)
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
4. orbit
verb. ['ˈɔrbət'] move in an orbit.
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Etymology
- orbit (English)
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
5. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet".
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Etymology
- orbit (English)
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
6. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] a particular environment or walk of life.
Synonyms
Etymology
- orbit (English)
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
7. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom.
Antonyms
Etymology
- orbit (English)
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)