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heliocentric
CIDE DICTIONARY
heliocentric, a. [Helio- + centric, centrical: cf. F. héliocentrique.].
pertaining to the sun's center, or appearing to be seen from it; having, or relating to, the sun as a center; -- opposed to geocentrical . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
heliocentric, adj.
1 regarding the sun as centre.
2 considered as viewed from the sun's centre.
1 regarding the sun as centre.
2 considered as viewed from the sun's centre.
Derivative
heliocentrically adv.
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