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Closest Points in Orbits

Noun (Plural): closest points in orbits

Definition: The points in the orbital paths of two celestial bodies that are nearest to each other.

Example Sentence: The closest points in orbits of the Earth and the Moon occur when they are at their perigees.

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Adjective: closest

Definition: Nearest in distance or proximity.

Example Sentence: The closest distance between Earth and Mars depends on their relative positions in their respective orbits around the Sun.

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Verb: closest (third person singular simple present closest, present participle closesting, simple past and past participle closested)

Definition: To move towards an object or location, reaching the nearest possible position.

Example Sentence: The spaceship closested itself to the asteroid for a detailed examination of its surface composition.

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Adverb: closest

Definition: In a manner that is nearest or closest.

Example Sentence: The space probe passed closest to Neptune during its flyby.

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