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equator

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

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noun

Équateur

(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. "

Ma sœur vit près de l'équateur, elle connaît donc une chaleur torride toute l'année.

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noun

Équateur

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. "

L'équateur terrestre divise la planète en hémisphères Nord et Sud.

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noun

Équateur

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

Examples :

"Slice the onion through the equator."

Coupez l'oignon en suivant l'équateur.

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noun

Équateur céleste

The celestial equator.

Examples :

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

L'astronome a désigné l'équateur céleste sur la carte des étoiles.

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