Lagrangian Point Definition

lə-grānjē-ən
noun
Any of five points in the orbital plane of two bodies, one of which is much larger than the other, at which a third, even smaller body will remain in gravitational equilibrium. Bodies located at Lagrangian points appear stationary with respect to the larger two bodies.
American Heritage
(astrophysics) Alternative form of Lagrange point.
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Other Word Forms of Lagrangian Point

Noun

Singular:
Lagrangian point
Plural:
Lagrangian points

Origin of Lagrangian Point

  • After Comte Joseph Louis Lagrange

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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