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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-loon]
- /ˈæp əˌlun/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-loon]
- /ˈæp əˌlun/
Definitions of apolune word
- noun apolune the point in a lunar orbit when a spacecraft is at its greatest distance from the moon 3
- noun apolune the point in a lunar orbit that is farthest from the moon. 1
- noun apolune The point at which a spacecraft in lunar orbit is furthest from the moon. 1
- noun apolune (astronomy) The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its maximum. 0
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Origin of apolune
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70; apo- + -lune < Latin lūna moon, on the model of apogee, etc.
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Parts of speech for Apolune
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apolune popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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