English Explanatory Dictionary

statite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypothetical type of artificial satellite that uses light sails to maneuver, able to hold station, by balancing propulsive pressure with gravitational pull.

Word forms

statite statites

Etymology

Blend of static + satellite. Analyzable as static + -ite.

Related words

lagite quasite
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