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evection

/ɪˈvɛkʃən/

Translations

evectionnoun

evections

/ɪˈvɛkʃən/

The evection of the moon affects its orbit.

Эвекция Луны влияет на её орбиту.

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evectionnoun

A periodic variation in the eccentricity of the moon's orbit around the Earth, caused by the gravitational influence of the sun.

The astronomer explained how evection affects the moon's orbit and its distance from Earth.

Rare. The act of carrying up or away; exaltation or uplifting.

In the poet's verses, the soul's evection toward the heavens is vividly portrayed.