Corotating

/koʊˈroʊteɪtɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Presently rotating together with another object in a synchronized manner.

Etymology

From corotate + -ing (present participle). Used in scientific literature to describe ongoing synchronized rotation.

Kelly Says

Astronomers constantly talk about 'corotating interaction regions' in solar winds—areas where the sun's magnetic field and charged particles are all spinning together in perfect sync!

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