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appulse

ap·pulse [ ə púlss ] (plural ap·pulses)


noun 
Definition:
 
near approach of two celestial bodies: a near approach of two astronomical objects that does not result in a partial concealment or an eclipse

[Early 17th century. < Latin appulsus, past participle of appellere "drive to, force toward" < pellere "drive"]
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