Azimuthal

//ˌæzəˈmʌθəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An azimuthal projection.
"Note that because of the square-well air-bag model, these synchrotron azimuthals are slightly different from the conventional ones."

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to the azimuth; in a horizontal circle. not-comparable
2
Describing a map projection which preserves direction for all points relative to a selected point (or in some cases two points). not-comparable

Adjective

1
of or relating to or in azimuth wordnet

Example

"Note that because of the square-well air-bag model, these synchrotron azimuthals are slightly different from the conventional ones."

Etymology

From azimuth + -al.

Related phrases

azimuthal anisotropy azimuthal chart azimuthal projection azimuthal quantum number

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