apobaryon

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noun

The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to the center of mass of the system.

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apofocusapocenter
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Meanings

nounapobaryon (plural apobaryons)

plural apobaryons · alternative apobarion

  1. astronomyThe furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to the center of mass of the system.

    Synonyms: apofocus, apocenter

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to the center of mass of the system.

Similar
apofocusapocenter
Also see
apocenter

Origin

From apo- + baryo- + -on.

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APA

apobaryon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apobaryon

MLA

“apobaryon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apobaryon. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “apobaryon,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apobaryon.

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