librations (0 synonym found)

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Definition of librations:

(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.
Definition of librations:

(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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