GEOSTATIONARY

geostationary

(adjective) of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth; “a geostationary satellite”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

geostationary (not comparable)

At a fixed distance in three dimensions relative to a particular point on the Earth's surface; generally only possible with orbital satellites.

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.

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