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evection

e·vec·tion [ i véksh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
periodic variation in Moon's motion: a periodic irregularity in the motion of the Moon caused by the variation in the gravitational attraction of the Sun as the Moon orbits Earth

[Mid-17th century. < Latin evection-< evect-, past participle of evehere "carry out, elevate" < vehere "carry"]

e·vec·tion·al adjective
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