Lunisolar
[loo-ni-soh-ler] /ˌlu nɪˈsoʊ lər/
adjective
1.
pertaining to or based upon the relations or joint action of the moon and the sun.
/ˌluːnɪˈsəʊlə/
adjective
1.
resulting from, relating to, or based on the combined gravitational attraction of the sun and moon
lunisolar
(l’nĭ-sō’lər)
Relating to or caused by both the Sun and the Moon. Lunisolar gravitational attraction is the principle force influencing the Earth’s tides and the cause of the Earth’s orbital precession.
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