intertropical

/ˌɪntərˈtrɑpɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Located or occurring between the tropics (the region near the equator).
    • The intertropical convergence zone is a band of clouds and storms near the equator.
    • Many intertropical regions experience heavy rainfall year-round.
    • Sailors must be careful of the calm winds in the intertropical belt.
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