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apolune

[ ap-uh-loon ]

noun

, Aerospace.
  1. the point in a lunar orbit that is farthest from the moon.

apolune

/ ˈæpəˌluːn /

noun

  1. the point in a lunar orbit when a spacecraft is at its greatest distance from the moon Compare apocynthion perilune
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apolune

/ ăp′ə-lo̅o̅n′ /

  1. The point at which an object orbiting the Moon, such as an artificial satellite, is farthest from the Moon's center.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of apolune1

1965–70; apo- + -lune < Latin lūna moon, on the model of apogee, etc.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of apolune1

C20: from apo- + -lune, from Latin lūna moon

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