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geosynchronous

/ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɪŋkrənɪtʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does geosynchronous mean?

adjective

Having a period of revolution equal to the Earth's period of rotation, so that the object appears stationary in the sky.

Example

"The geosynchronous satellite remained stationary above the equator, providing continuous coverage of the region."

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