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equatorial

The correct spelling is equatorial.

How to pronounce equatorial

/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/
noun

IPA: /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/

Say it like: Ekw-ato-ria-l

The correct spelling is equatorial. A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle,… For example: "That plant is best suited to equatorial climates."

Usage Examples

That plant is best suited to equatorial climates.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.

adjective

  1. 1.Of, near, or relating to the equator
  2. 2.Perpendicular to the plane of a ring

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