nodical

[ nod-i-kuhl, noh-di- ]

adjective

, Astronomy.

1. of or relating to a node or the nodes.

nodical

/ ˈnəʊdɪkəl; ˈnɒd- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the nodes of a celestial body, esp of the moon

Word History and Origins

Origin of nodical¹

First recorded in 1830–40; node + -ical

Example Sentences

The first named period of 27.2 days is called the “Nodical Revolution of the Moon” or “Draconic Month,” the other period of 29.5 days is called the “Synodical Revolution of the Moon.”

From Project Gutenberg

Nodical revolution, or time taken in passing from rising node to rising node - 27 d. 5h. 5m.

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