Aclinic

/eɪˈklɪnɪk/

Translation of "aclinic" into Russian

Adjective

/eɪˈklɪnɪk/

aclinic

more aclinic Comp.

most aclinic Super.

The aclinic line is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface where the magnetic needle shows no dip.

Аклиническая линия — это воображаемая линия на поверхности Земли, где магнитная стрелка не показывает наклона.

Adjective

/eɪˈklɪnɪk/

Relating to or denoting a line on the Earth's surface where the magnetic inclination is zero.

The aclinic line is an important concept in geomagnetism, marking the equator of the Earth's magnetic field.

Having no magnetic inclination or dip; perfectly horizontal with respect to the Earth's magnetic field.

At the aclinic point, a compass needle rests horizontally because the magnetic dip is zero.