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orbital

adjectivetécnico/ɔɾbiˈtal/medium

or·bi·tal

Definition

Relating to the orbit of a celestial body or an artificial satellite.
The orbital trajectory calculations are complex.
The telescope was successfully placed in orbit after the orbital launch.
Common collocations
orbital velocityorbital stationorbital mechanics

Etymology

Do latim 'orbita, -ae' (roda de carro, caminho) + sufixo '-al'.

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