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geosynchronous

The correct spelling is geosynchronous.

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adjective

Say it like: Jeo-syn-chr-ono-ws

The correct spelling is geosynchronous. Refers to the orbit of a satellite whose rate of revolution is matched to the rotation period of the Earth. A special case is the geostationary orbit which is circular and equat…

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  1. 1.Refers to the orbit of a satellite whose rate of revolution is matched to the rotation period of the Earth. A special case is the geostationary orbit which is circular and equatorial, so that the satellite appears to be fixed over a particular point on Earth's sky.

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