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azimuthal Definition


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azimuth
noun
    1. In astronomy and surveying: the bearing of an object, eg a planet or star, measured in degrees as the angle around the observer's horizon clockwise from north, which is the zero point. See also altitude.
Derivative: azimuthal
adj
    Etymology: 14c: from Arabic al the + sumut directions.



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