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tidal locking
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潮汐固定：天文学において、衛星（あるいは惑星）の自転がその公転と同期して、一方の面が常に中心となる天体に向く状態・現象。
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(astronomy) The locking of the rotation of a satellite (moon or planet) to its orbit, such that one side always faces the body around which it is orbiting.
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tidal locking
Scientists studying exoplanets often consider tidal locking when evaluating whether a planet can maintain a stable climate.
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Scientists studying exoplanets often consider tidal locking when evaluating whether a planet can maintain a stable climate.
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