satron

/ˈsætrɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A satron is a unit of time equivalent to 1/144 of an hour, often used in astronomical calculations.

“The astronomer spent hours calculating the orbital period of the satellite, using the satron as a precise unit of time.”

Synonyms

  • astronomical time unit
  • satronic unit

Antonyms

  • eon
  • millennium