English Explanatory Dictionary

azimuthal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the azimuth; in a horizontal circle.
  2. Describing a map projection which preserves direction for all points relative to a selected point (or in some cases two points).
noun
  1. An azimuthal projection.

Pronunciation

/ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ /ˌæzəˈmuːθəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-azimuthal.wav

Word forms

azimuthal azimuthals

Etymology

From azimuth + -al.

Derived words

azimuthal anisotropy azimuthal chart azimuthally azimuthal projection azimuthal quantum number azimuthon isoazimuthal nonazimuthal pseudoazimuthal retroazimuthal
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