 geosynchronous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth) | |
| Related terms: | fixed | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth | |
| Synonyms: | geostationary | |
| Examples: | "a geostationary satellite" |
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| Related terms: | fixed | |
