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orbital

Definition

  • noun: a mathematically described region around a nucleus in an atom or molecule that may contain zero, one, or two electrons
  • noun: a highway that goes around a city
  • adjective: relating to an orbit
  • synonyms: beltway, o-shaped, ambagious

Examples

  • Take the 'orbital' road/route/motorway around London.

  • the planet's 'orbital' motion

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You got that? - Well, yeah. - All right, we're going in. Yeah. We're goin' in, aren't we? Approaching orbital apogee. Approaching orbital apogee. Equatorial orbit nailed. Nine. Eight seconds on descension. - Grids energized. Fields focused. (..)
    1979 Alien