Transearth

adj, verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To transplant archaic, transitive

    "As fruits of hotter countries, transearthed in colder climates, have vigour enough in themselves to be fructuous according to their nature: but, that they are hindered by the chilling nips of the air, and the soil, wherein they are planted."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Towards the earth from the moon or another planet. not-comparable

    "After the Apollo 13 accident, the transearth injection burn shortened the return time by about 9 hours."

Example

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"After the Apollo 13 accident, the transearth injection burn shortened the return time by about 9 hours."

Etymology

From trans- + earth.

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