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cis·lu·nar

(sĭs-lo͞o′nər)

adj.

Located within a spherical volume centered on the earth and having a radius equal to the distance between the earth and moon: cislunar space.

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cislunar

(sɪsˈluːnə)

adj

(Astronomy) of or relating to the space between the earth and the moon. Compare translunar

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cis•lu•nar

(sɪsˈlu nər)

adj.

of or pertaining to the space between the earth and the orbit of the moon.

[1865–70]

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cislunar - situated between the earth and the moon

sublunar, sublunary

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