atmiatrics

at-mee-uh-TREEks

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term that refers to a relationship between the distances of a planet from the Sun and the distances of its moons from the planet.

“The astronomer studied the atmiatrics of the new planet’s system, revealing interesting patterns.”

Synonyms

  • planetary mechanics
  • selenodetic

Antonyms

  • geocentric