APOGEAN

apogean

(adjective) relating to or characteristic of an apogee; “apogean tides occur when the moon is at the apogee of its orbit”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

apogean (not comparable)

Connected with the apogee.

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`o*ge"an, a.

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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