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How to pronounce equator
IPA transcription: [ɪk'weɪtɚ]
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Noun
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an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
“the equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres”
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a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts
Usage examples
- To no surprise, the equator indeed crosses Ecuador.
- The system employs various techniques to correct equatorial anomalies.
- To no surprise, the equator indeed crosses Ecuador.
- To no surprise, the equator indeed crosses Ecuador.
- To no surprise, the equator indeed crosses Ecuador.
- When it lies near the Equator, it is called the near-equatorial trough.
- To no surprise, the equator indeed crosses Ecuador.
- The current results from the flow of the Atlantic North Equatorial Current.
- To no surprise, the equator indeed crosses Ecuador.
- The country is nearer to the equator so gets more heat.