statite
Pronunciation: /ˈstætaɪt/
The English word “statite” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A hypothetical type of artificial satellite that uses light sails to maneuver, able to hold station, by balancing propulsive pressure with gravitational pull.
Etymology
Blend of static + satellite. By surface analysis, static + -ite.
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