word
barycenter
BAIR-ee-sen-ter
ˈbɛəriˌsɛntərListen
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Syllable breakdown
barycenter
Dictionary meaning
The common center of mass around which two or more celestial bodies orbit.
History and origin
Greek barys, meaning 'heavy'.
Examples
- Jupiter and the Sun orbit a barycenter just outside the Sun's surface.
Common mispronunciations
BAR-ee-center
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