ACLINIC

Etymology

Adjective

aclinic (comparative more aclinic, superlative most aclinic)

(physics) Without inclination or dipping.

Source: Wiktionary


A*clin"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Physics.)

Definition: Without inclination or dipping; -- said the magnetic needle balances itself horizontally, having no dip. The aclinic line is also termed the magnetic equator. Prof. August.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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