equatorial
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔriəl/
adjective
- Relating to or near the equator.
- The equatorial region experiences very little seasonal temperature change.
- Equatorial rainforests are home to an incredible variety of plants and animals.
- The satellite was placed in an equatorial orbit around the Earth.
- Having a hot and humid climate like that near the equator.
- The equatorial heat made it difficult to work outdoors during midday.
- The garden was filled with tropical plants that thrived in the equatorial weather.
- They wore lightweight clothing to cope with the equatorial conditions.
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noun
- A telescope or other instrument mounted so that it can follow the apparent motion of stars.
- He bought a small equatorial for his backyard observatory.
- The astronomer used an equatorial to track the movement of the comet.
- Setting up an equatorial requires careful alignment with the Earth's axis.