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equatorial
[ ee-kwuh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-, ek-wuh- ]
/ ˌi kwəˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌɛk wə- /
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adjective
of, relating to, or near an equator, especially the equator of the earth.
of, like, or typical of the regions at the earth's equator: equatorial temperatures.
noun
a telescope mounting having two axes of motion, one parallel to the earth's axis and one at right angles to it.
Also called e·qua·to·ri·al tel·e·scope, e·qua·to·ri·al in·stru·ment . a telescope with such a mounting.
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British Dictionary definitions for equatorial
equatorial
/ (ˌɛkwəˈtɔːrɪəl) /
adjective
of, like, or existing at or near the equator
astronautics (of a telescope) mounted on the perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's axisan equatorial orbit
astronomy of or referring to the celestial equatorequatorial coordinates
noun
an equatorial mounting for a telescope
Derived forms of equatorial
equatorially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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