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loxodromic

/lok-suh-drom-ik/US // ˌlɒk səˈdrɒm ɪk //UK // (ˌlɒksəˈdrɒmɪk) //

纬度变化,纬度,纬度的变化,纬线

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : noting, pertaining to, or according to loxodromes or rhumb lines.
    • : noting or pertaining to a map projection, as Mercator's projection, in which rhumb lines appear as straight lines.

Examples

  • Wind roses are numerous, from which the usual direction or loxodromic lines radiate.

  • Compass roses are numerous, from which radiate numerous loxodromic lines.