li·bra·tion
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Definition of libration
: an oscillation in the apparent aspect of a secondary body (such as a planet or a satellite) as seen from the primary object around which it revolves
Other Words from libration
librational
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lī-ˈbrā-shnəl
, -shə-nᵊl
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adjective
, -shə-nᵊl
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adjective
libratory
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ˈlī-brə-ˌtȯr-ē
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adjective
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adjective
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“Libration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libration. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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