单词	equatorial
释义	equatorial adjective equa·​to·​ri·​al ˌē-kwə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl  ˌe-kwə- 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 Synonyms low tropical See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development Recent Examples on the Web La Nina, defined by cooler-than-average water in the equatorial Pacific, has a strong influence on weather in the US West. Elise Hammond, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 The Apollo missions went to the equatorial regions of the moon, where there are long stretches of daylight — for as long as two weeks at a time. Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 La Nina, defined by cooler-than-average water in the equatorial Pacific, has a strong influence on weather in the US West. Elise Hammond, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 Using 30 years of data from publicly available launch information, the research team says most rockets and satellites in orbit are in equatorial regions, meaning the global south bears the brunt of reentry debris. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 26 July 2022 But grasping the full extent of the property’s scale—some 50,000 acres of richly varied equatorial wilderness, alive with countless rare species—takes a bit more effort. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 31 July 2022 La Nina, defined by cooler-than-average water in the equatorial Pacific, has a strong influence on weather in the US West. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 18 July 2022 The equatorial country has central cooling systems, rooftop gardens, and greenery that scales the sides of tall buildings. Luke Cregan, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2022 In addition, the CEO noted the comparative advantages that Colombia offers for growing hemp, including its people, its soil, and equatorial lighting. Javier Hasse, Forbes, 1 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing equatorial equatorial plane equatorial plate equatorial plane equatorial plate Kids Definition equatorial adjective equa·​to·​ri·​al ˌē-kwə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl  ˌe-kwə- : relating to or lying near the equator an equatorial climate Medical Definition equatorial adjective equa·​to·​ri·​al ˌē-kwə-ˈtōr-ē-əl  ˌek-wə-  -ˈtȯr- 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 sense 2b equatorial adjective as in tropical being near the equator a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tropical subtropical subtropic semitropical low semitropic Antonyms & Near Antonyms polar temperate
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