orbital rotation

/ˌɔrbədl roʊˌteɪʃən/
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Definitions of orbital rotation
  1. noun
    motion of an object in an orbit around a fixed point
    “satellites in orbital rotation”
    synonyms: orbital motion
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    type of:
    gyration, revolution, rotation
    a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
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