equinoctial


Definition: Meaning of, equinoctial in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌiːkwɪˈnɒkʃ(ə)l;ˌɛkwɪˈnɒkʃ(ə)l /

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  1. relating to the vicinity of the equator
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  2. when the lengths of night and day are equal relating to an equinox
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equinoctial equinoctials
  1. the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
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equinoctial used in phrases

  • equinoctial circle (noun)
    1. the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
  • equinoctial line (noun)
    1. the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
  • equinoctial point (noun)
    1. astronomy either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
  • equinoctial storm (noun)
    1. a violent rainstorm near the time of an equinox
  • equinoctial year (noun)
    1. the time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes
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