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equatorial
adjective equa·to·ri·al \ˌē-kwə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, ˌe-kwə-\
: of or relating to the equator : located at or near the equator
Full Definition of EQUATORIAL
1
a : of, relating to, or located at the equator or an equator; also : being in the plane of the equator <a satellite in equatorial orbit> b : of, originating in, or suggesting the region around the geographic equator
2
a : being or having a support that includes two axles at right angles to each other with one parallel to the earth's axis of rotation <an equatorial telescope mount> b : extending in a direction essentially in the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) <equatorial hydrogens> — compare axial
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First Known Use of EQUATORIAL
1664
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equatorial
adjective equa·to·ri·al \ˌē-kwə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, ˌe-kwə-\
Definition of EQUATORIAL for Kids
: relating to or lying near the equator <an equatorial climate>
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equatorial
adjective equa·to·ri·al \ˌē-kwə-ˈtōr-ē-əl, ˌek-wə-, -ˈtȯr-\
Medical Definition of EQUATORIAL
1
: of, located at, or relating to an equator <equatorial diameter>
2
: extending in a direction essentially in the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) <equatorial hydrogen atoms>—compare axial 2b
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