libration (11 synonym found)

Libration has 11 synonyms. The top synonyms for libration are vacillation, frequency, frequency band, vibration, fluctuation, periodicity, wavering, resonance and 3 more. Another word for libration is vacillation. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for libration?

A common synonym for libration is vacillation. Other synonyms include frequency, frequency band, vibration, fluctuation.

How many synonyms does libration have?

Libration has 11 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does libration mean?

(n): (astronomy) The apparent wobble or variation in the visible side of the Moon that permanently faces the Earth, allowing observers on Earth to see, over a period of time, slightly more than half o

Definition of libration:

(n) : (astronomy) The apparent wobble or variation in the visible side of the Moon that permanently faces the Earth, allowing observers on Earth to see, over a period of time, slightly more than half of the lunar surface.
(n) : (by extension) A similar rotational or orbital characteristic of some other celestial body.
(n) : The act of librating.
(n) : (dynamics) The oscillation of an angle about a stable equilibrium point.
(n) : (chemistry) A vibrational degree of freedom whereby a group of atoms partly rotates back and forth, similar to the Moon's motion.
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Definition of libration:

(n) : (astronomy) The apparent wobble or variation in the visible side of the Moon that permanently faces the Earth, allowing observers on Earth to see, over a period of time, slightly more than half of the lunar surface.
(n) : (by extension) A similar rotational or orbital characteristic of some other celestial body.
(n) : The act of librating.
(n) : (dynamics) The oscillation of an angle about a stable equilibrium point.
(n) : (chemistry) A vibrational degree of freedom whereby a group of atoms partly rotates back and forth, similar to the Moon's motion.
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