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perigee

noun

Periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː

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noun

  1. Periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth

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