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heliocentrism in French

heliocentrism in French is héliocentrisme — heliocentrism means the model of the universe in which the Sun sits at the centre.

heliocentrism in French

héliocentrisme
noun
(astronomy, history) The theory that the sun is the center of the universe.

What does "heliocentrism" mean?

  1. noun The model of the universe in which the Sun sits at the centre.
    "Heliocentrism replaced the older belief that the Earth sat at the centre of everything."
  2. noun Informally, the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
    "He mentioned heliocentrism when explaining why we have seasons."
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heliocentrism in a sentence

  • Heliocentrism replaced the older belief that the Earth sat at the centre of everything.
  • The textbook explained heliocentrism before moving on to modern astronomy.
  • He mentioned heliocentrism when explaining why we have seasons.
  • Kids learn about heliocentrism early in school science lessons.

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What is "heliocentrism" in French?
"heliocentrism" in French is héliocentrisme. heliocentrism means: The model of the universe in which the Sun sits at the centre.
How do you use "heliocentrism" in a sentence?
Example: "Heliocentrism replaced the older belief that the Earth sat at the centre of everything." In French, "heliocentrism" is héliocentrisme.
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