pericenter

== English == === Alternative forms === pericentre === Etymology === From peri- + center. === Noun === pericenter (plural pericenters) (astronomy) The point of closest approach of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction. Synonym: perifocus Antonym: apocenter ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== periapsis === See also === Apsis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === pericentre