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Definition of equatorial - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
geographylocated at or near the equator
- The equatorial climate is hot and humid.
2.
astronomyTECH. relating to the celestial equatorTECH.
- The equatorial stars are visible tonight.
3.
chemistryTECH. perpendicular to the plane of a ringTECH.
- The molecule has an equatorial position.
Noun
telescopeTECH. mounting system for telescopesTECH.
- The equatorial allows precise adjustments for celestial observations.
Images of equatorial
mounting system for telescopes
Expressions with equatorial
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warm ocean current near the equator
The equatorial current affects the climate of coastal regions.
plane passing through a celestial body's equator
Satellites often orbit along the Earth's equatorial plane.
Origin of equatorial
Latin, aequator (equalizer)
Terms with equatorial included in their meaning
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geography
equatorial region of calm winds
equatorial wind
wind blowing towards equator from northeast or southeast
elongated shape
having the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter
astronomy
equatorial coordinate angle from vernal equinox along celestial equator
currency
fractional monetary unit in Equatorial Guinea and Paraguay
science
furthest point from Earth's center due to equatorial bulge
equatorial
relating to the Earth's equator
acr: geosynchronous equatorial orbit
satellite orbit that matches Earth's rotation
geography
capital city of Equatorial Guinea
capital city
chief port of Equatorial Guinea
jungle
area of dense equatorial forest
modern country
country in West Central Africa, now Equatorial Guinea
equatorial Africa
country in Central Africa with Brazzaville as capital
equatorial nation
country in Central Africa with Kinshasa as capital
abr: Equatorial Guinea
country in central Africa with a tropical climate
country name
short form for the country Equatorial Guinea
origin
originating from Equatorial Guinea
geography
related to Equatorial Guinea or its culture
nationality
person from Equatorial Guinea or of its descent
Examples of equatorial in a sentence
The equatorial sun can be intense and unforgiving. Equatorial coordinates are used in astronomy for mapping stars. The telescope is set to track equatorial movements of celestial bodies. The compound's equatorial bonds are crucial for its stability. Chemists study equatorial orientations in complex molecules. An equatorial is essential for tracking stars accurately.
He adjusted the equatorial for a clearer view of the planet.
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- French:équatorial, monture équatoriale, ...
- German:äquatorial, Äquatorial, ...
- Italian:equatoriale, montatura equatoriale, ...
- Spanish:ecuatorial, montura ecuatorial, ...
- Portuguese:equatorial, montagem equatorial, ...
- Chinese:赤道的, 赤道仪, ...
- Japanese:赤道の, 赤道儀, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِوَائِيّ, تَثْبِيت اِسْتوائِي, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׁוָונִי, תּוֹשֶׁבֶת קוֹטְבִית, ...
- Russian:экваториальный, экваториал, ...
- Ukrainian:екваторіальний, екваторіал, ...
- Hindi:विषुवतीय, इक्वेटोरियल, ...
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