azimuthal

Variant of azimuth

azimuth definition

azi·muth (az′ə mət̸h)

noun

Astron., Surveying, etc. an angular measurement used to locate an object, star, etc.: it is measured clockwise around the horizon from the north, or south, to the object or the intersection of the object's vertical circle with the horizon

Etymology: ME & OFr azimut < Ar as-sumūt < as < al, the + sumūt, pl. of samt, way, path

Related Forms:

  • azimuthal az′i·muth′al (-mūt̸h′əl) adjective

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