perturbation of the orbit Define
physics or astronomy: a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
- from study and perturbation of the brain
- If the perturbations are small, the procedure should work.
- The planet, Neptune, was discovered after its existence was predicted by perturbations in Uranus’ orbit.
- O polish’d perturbation! golden care!
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to disturb in mind or make uneasy
perturbation of the orbit
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physics or astronomy: a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
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