Definition of Aphelion in English :

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Aphelion meaning in English

Meaning of Aphelion in English

Pronunciation of Aphelion in English

Aphelion pronunciation in English

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Aphelion

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Noun

1. aphelion

apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun

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Aphelion

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noun plural -lia (-lɪə)
the point in its orbit when a planet or comet is at its greatest distance from the sun
Compare perihelion

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Aphelion

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nounWord forms: plural aˈphelions or aˈphelia (əˈfiliə ; əfēˈlēə)
the point farthest from the sun in the orbit of a planet or comet, or of a man-made satellite in orbit around the sun
see also perihelion

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Aphelion

see synonyms of aphelion
n.pl. a·phe·li·a(-le-ə)
The point on the orbit of a celestial body that is farthest from the sun.

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