Glossary term: Axis
Description: An axis is an imaginary line that can be used to define a coordinate system. An axis of rotataion is an imaginary line around which matter revolves. This could be the axis of rotation of a system such as a galaxy or a solid body such as an asteroid.
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Term and definition status: This term and its definition is still awaiting approval
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