lu·ni·so·lar (l  n -s  l r)adj. Of or caused by both the sun and the moon. [Latin l  na, moon; see lunar + solar.] |
lunisolar [ˌluːnɪˈsəʊlə]
adj
(Astronomy) resulting from, relating to, or based on the combined gravitational attraction of the sun and moon
[from Latin lūna moon + solar]
| lunisolar (ln-slr) Relating to or caused by both the Sun and the Moon. Lunisolar gravitational attraction is the principle force influencing the Earth's tides and the cause of the Earth's orbital precession. |
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| Adj. | 1. | lunisolar - relating to or attributed to the moon and the sun or their mutual relations |
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