roche limit

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Synonyms: roches limit, roche's limit, roche limits

Antonyms: roches limit, roche's limit, roche limits

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The [[closest]] a [[satellite]] can approach its parent body before the [[gravitational force]]s holding it together are overwhelmed by [[tidal force]]s pulling it apart.

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