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aphelion

nounmasculinetechnicaltécnico/ɐfɛˈliu/a·fé·li·o

Definition

1

Point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is farthest from the Sun.

Usage examples

Earth reaches aphelion in early July.
Orbital speed is minimal at aphelion.

Antonyms

Common combinations

aphelion pointaphelion distance