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Libratory

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li·bra·tion  (l-brshn)
n.
A very slow oscillation, real or apparent, of a satellite as viewed from the larger celestial body around which it revolves.
[Latin lbrtio, lbrtin-, oscillation, from lbrtus, past participle of lbrre, to balance, from lbra, balance.]
li·bration·al adj.
libra·tory (-br-tôr, -tr) adj.


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