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Definition of equator - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyTECH. imaginary line around Earth dividing hemispheresTECH.
- The equator passes through several countries.
2.
astronomyTECH. great circle on a celestial bodyTECH.
- The planet's equator is tilted.
Expressions with equator
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imaginary line where Earth's magnetic field is horizontal
The magnetic equator is crucial for understanding Earth's magnetic field..
imaginary line with highest average temperatures
The thermal equator shifts north during the summer months.
great circle on celestial sphere aligned with Earth's equator
The celestial equator is crucial for star mapping.
great circle on the celestial sphere containing the galactic plane
The stars align along the galactic equator.
Origin of equator
Latin, aequare (make equal)
Terms with equator included in their meaning
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navigation
angle from equator showing position north or south, shown by parallels
climate
parts of Earth with hot climate near the equator
geography
relating to the regions near the equator
ecosystem
forest with high rainfall and humidity near the equator
astronomy
near the equator or horizon
geography
half of the Earth divided by the equator
geography
imaginary horizontal line around Earth parallel to equator
map measurement
connected with parallels, position north or south of the equator
astronomy
moment when sun crosses celestial equator southward
astronomy
angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial equator
weather
steady wind blowing east to west near the equator
equatorial wind
wind blowing towards equator from northeast or southeast
astronomy
moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator
navigation
cross the equator while traveling at sea
astronomy
equatorial coordinate angle from vernal equinox along celestial equator
astronomy
the celestial equator in astronomy
equatorial
relating to the Earth's equator
astronomy
celestial circle where the celestial equator lies
geography
the Earth's Equator, an imaginary line around Earth
astronomy
the celestial equator on the celestial sphere
astronomy
either of the two points where the celestial equator meets the ecliptic
acr: Geostationary Satellite Orbit
satellite path above the equator matching Earth's rotation
celestial measurement
angular distance measured westward along celestial equator
abr: intertropical convergence zone
area where winds from different hemispheres meet near the equator
Examples of equator in a sentence
Many species thrive at the equator. The satellite orbits close to the equator. Scientists study the equator for climate patterns.
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- French:équateur, ...
- German:Äquator, Himmelsäquator, ...
- Italian:equatore, ...
- Spanish:ecuador, ...
- Portuguese:equador, ...
- Chinese:赤道, 天体赤道, ...
- Japanese:赤道, エクエーター, ...
- Arabic:خَطّ الاسْتِواء, ...
- Hebrew:קַו הַמַּשְׁוֶוה, קַו הַמַּשְׁוֶוה, ...
- Russian:экватор, ...
- Ukrainian:екватор, ...
- Hindi:भूमध्य रेखा, मध्य रेखा, ...
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