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Meaning of Poynting-Robertson effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A process by which solar radiation causes a dust grain orbiting a star to lose angular momentum relative to its orbit around the star.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Poynting's theorem Poynton Poynton with Worth Poyntz Poyntzpass poyo

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