apogean

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Definition of apogean in English English dictionary

relating to or characteristic of an apogee; "apogean tides occur when the moon is at the apogee of its orbit"

{s} referring to the point at which the moon in its orbit is farthest from the sun; highest, most distant

relating to or characteristic of an apogee; "apogean tides occur when the moon is at the apogee of its orbit

Connected with the apogee; as, apogean (neap) tides, which occur when the moon has passed her apogee

apogaic

apogeal

Hyphenation

ap·o·ge·an