libration

Noun

The act or process of librating; a slight oscillation or wobble, especially of the moon.

ریشه

The word 'libration' comes from the Latin word 'libratio', meaning 'a balancing' or 'a weighing'.

مثال

• The libration of the moon causes it to appear to wobble slightly in its orbit.
• Astronomers study the libration of celestial bodies to understand their movements.
• The libration of the pendulum was measured to determine its accuracy.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Study the libration Measure the libration Libration of the moon Libration of celestial bodies