magnetic equator

noun

1. aclinic line.

magnetic equator

noun

1. an imaginary line on the earth's surface, near the equator, at all points on which there is no magnetic dip Also calledaclinic line

magnetic equator

1. A line connecting all points on the earth's surface at which the magnetic field is parallel to the Earth's surface. A balanced magnetic needle on the magnetic equator stabilizes in a perfectly horizontal position.

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetic equator¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

He discovered the position of Earth’s magnetic equator.

From Nature

A colleague in New Zealand says he is ready to replicate the experiment in the Southern Hemisphere, and Kirschvink wants money for a traveling Faraday cage that he could take to the magnetic equator.

From Science Magazine

On the way, Humboldt discovers the magnetic equator, collects Aztec manuscripts, and makes drawings of Inca monuments.

From National Geographic

We noticed that the magnetic response to these shock arrivals was sometimes significantly stronger at the magnetic equator when compared to locations only a few degrees away.

From Time

The aclinic line is also termed the magnetic equator.

From Project Gutenberg