Definition of Perihelion in English :

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Perihelion meaning in English

Meaning of Perihelion in English

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Perihelion

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Noun

1. perihelion

periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun

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Perihelion

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noun plural -lia (-lɪə) astronomy
the point in its orbit when a planet or comet is nearest the sun
Compare aphelion

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Perihelion

see synonyms of perihelion
nounWord forms: plural ˌperiˈhelions or ˌperiˈhelia (ˌpɛrɪˈhiliə ; perˌihēˈlēə; ˌpɛrɪˈhilə ; perˌihēlˈə)
the point nearest the sun in the orbit of a planet, comet, or man-made satellite

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Perihelion

see synonyms of perihelion
n.pl. per·i·he·li·a(-hele-ə, -helyə)
The point in a solar orbit where the orbiting body is closest to the sun.

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