apocentre (B2)
noun
Definition
Apocentre means alternative form of apocenter. [(astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of....
Examples
The article uses apocentre to mean alternative form of apocenter. [(astronomy) The furthest point of an....
The teacher asked students to find apocentre in the reading.
Check the words around apocentre to choose the right meaning.
How to Use apocentre
- a/the apocentre (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a apocentre."
- apocentre in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked apocentre in context before translating it."
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