An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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center of gravity
  گرانیگاه  
gerânigâh (#)
Fr.: centre de gravité  

A fixed point in a body through which the resultant force of gravitational attraction acts. Same as → center of mass, → center of inertia, → centroid.

Etymology (EN): → center; → gravity.

Etymology (PE): Gerânigâh, from gerâni→ gravity

  • -gâh “place.”