Azimuthal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Azimuthal is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to the azimuth; in a horizontal circle.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the azimuth; in a horizontal circle.
More Meanings
- (cartography) An azimuthal projection.
- (cartography) Describing a map projection which preserves direction for all points relative to a selected point (or in some cases two points).
Example Sentences
Note that because of the square-well air-bag model, these synchrotron azimuthals are slightly different from the conventional ones.
Word Forms
- azimuthals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include equidistant, circular, zodiacal, orthodromic, circumferential, horospherical.
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