quasi-satellite en · NOUN
Etymology
From quasi- + satellite.
Meanings
- An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quasisatellite | alternative | lexicographic | |
| quasi-satellites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |