Usually means: Closest point in an orbit.
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▸ noun:  (astronomy) A periapsis.

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apohermion, epigee, perispome, periplous, pari, perikron, peraeon, peripety, peripeteia, peristylium, more...

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apohermion, epigee, perispome, periplous, pari, perikron, peraeon, peripety, peripeteia, peristylium, more...



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