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(astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse).
Use apocenter when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Apocenter means (astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse).
Common synonyms include apofocus, apobaryon.
Possible antonyms include pericenter.
Use apocenter where its definition matches the intended context.
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