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apoapsis

noun
apo·​apsis | \ ¦apō +\
plural apoapses or apoapsides\ " + \

Definition of apoapsis

: the apsis that is farthest from the center of attraction : the high point in an orbit — compare periapsis

First Known Use of apoapsis

1876, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for apoapsis

New Latin, from apo- + apsis

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