rotational period

English

Noun

rotational period (plural rotational periods)

  1. (of an astronomic object) The time taken to rotate about its axis relative to the background stars.
  2. (of a rotating object on the earth) The time taken to rotate about its axis relative to the earth (assumed fixed).

Synonyms

angular speed, angular velocity

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