Perihel

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Word details

German meaning
Das Perihel ist der Punkt der geringsten Entfernung eines Himmelskörpers zur Sonne in seiner Umlaufbahn.
English meaning
The perihelion is the point in the orbit of a celestial body where it is closest to the Sun.
Synonym
Sonnennähe
German example
Die Erde erreicht ihr Perihel Anfang Januar.
English example
The Earth reaches its perihelion in early January.
Type
Noun
Article
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Singular Form
das Perihel
Plural Form
die Perihele