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.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Lagrangian Point
Noun
Singular:
Lagrangian point
Plural:
Lagrangian pointsOrigin of Lagrangian Point
After Comte Joseph Louis Lagrange
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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