Neptunicentric
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Appearing as if seen from the centre of the planet Neptune; relating or referring to Neptune as a centre. not-comparable, rare
"The elements are calculated for direct motion; accordingly it will be noticed that the actual Neptunicentric motion of the satellite is retrograde — a circumstance which, except in the case of the Uranian satellites, is without parallel in the solar system as regards either planets or satellites; though there are many retrograe comets."
Example
More examples"The elements are calculated for direct motion; accordingly it will be noticed that the actual Neptunicentric motion of the satellite is retrograde — a circumstance which, except in the case of the Uranian satellites, is without parallel in the solar system as regards either planets or satellites; though there are many retrograe comets."
Etymology
From Neptune + -centric.
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