orbital
pronunciation
How to pronounce orbital in British English:
UK [ˈɔːbɪtl]
How to pronounce orbital in American English:
US [ˈɔːrbɪtl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to an orbit
- of or relating to the eye socket
Word Origin
- orbital (adj.)
- 1540s, with reference to eye sockets; 1839 with reference to heavenly bodies; from orbit (n.) + -al (1).
Example
- 1. But in other planetary systems the orbital dance can get far more compelling .
- 2. An x-ray tuned to the correct energy can knock an electron out of the innermost orbital .
- 3. The mainaxis of the planet 's orbital ellipse shifts each time it goes round the sun .
- 4. Expedition 31 crew members aboard the orbital outpost had cameras set up in several locations to record the rare event .
- 5. Other orbital vehicles have been used to spot water in drought-prone regions and connect rural hospitals via satellite hookup .