equatorial
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or near an equator, especially the equator of the earth.
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of, like, or typical of the regions at the earth's equator.
equatorial temperatures.
noun
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a telescope mounting having two axes of motion, one parallel to the earth's axis and one at right angles to it.
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Also called equatorial instrument. Also called equatorial telescope. a telescope with such a mounting.
adjective
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of, like, or existing at or near the equator
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astronautics (of a telescope) mounted on the perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's axis
an equatorial orbit
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astronomy of or referring to the celestial equator
equatorial coordinates
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In cases where Washington is legally barred from sending people home directly, it has sent deportees to countries like Equatorial Guinea.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Neither the Equatorial Guinean government, nor the US State Department, immediately responded to a request for comment.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Scientists finally got a break in 2021 and 2022 when storm activity in Jupiter's North Equatorial Belt temporarily decreased.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
In addition to its five founders it includes Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria and the Republic of the Congo.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
There is never a dull moment here at the Equatorial, though.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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