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he·li·o·cen·tric  (hl--sntrk) also he·li·o·cen·tri·cal (-tr-kl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to a reference system based at the center of the sun.

2. Having the sun as the center.

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heli·o·cen·trici·ty (-sn-trs-t) n.

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heliocentric  (hl--sntrk)

1. Relating to or measured from the center of the Sun.

2. Relating to a model of the solar system or universe having the Sun as the center. Compare geocentric. See Note at Copernicus Nicolaus.

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Adj.

1.

heliocentric - having the sun as the center geocentric - having the earth as the center