deorbit

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To cause to leave orbit.
  • (intransitive) Of an orbiting object, such as a satellite, to leave orbit.

Etymology

Compound from English de- (from, prefix indicating removal reversal, off, down) + English orbit.

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English

orbit

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