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equator

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

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noun

Äquator

(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

Examples :

"My sister lives near the equator, so she experiences very hot weather all year round. "

Meine Schwester wohnt in der Nähe des Äquators, daher erlebt sie das ganze Jahr über sehr heißes Wetter.

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noun

Äquator

A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.

Examples :

"The equator of the Earth divides the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. "

Der Äquator der Erde teilt den Planeten in die Nord- und Südhalbkugel.

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noun

Äquator

The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.

Examples :

"Slice the onion through the equator."

Schneiden Sie die Zwiebel durch den Äquator.

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noun

Äquator

The celestial equator.

Examples :

"The astronomer pointed out the celestial equator on the star chart. "

Der Astronom zeigte den Äquator auf der Sternkarte.

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