apocenter

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Synonyms: epicenter, apocentre, hypocenter, ai center, isocenter, depocenter

Antonyms: epicenter, apocentre, hypocenter, ai center, isocenter, depocenter

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical [[orbit]] to its center of attraction (the principal [[focus]] of the ellipse)

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