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equatorial

[ee-kwuh-tawr-ee-uhl, ek-wuh-] / ˌi kwəˈtɔr i əl, ˌɛk wə- /
ADJECTIVE
tropical
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The natural climate phenomenon warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

At the same time, El Niño conditions in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific were strengthening during late spring 2026, a pattern that can increase the likelihood of heavy rainfall across the U.S.

From Science Daily Jun. 18, 2026

El Nino is a natural climate occurrence that warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds and rainfall patterns and erratic weather.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

The job is also "physically demanding", especially given the equatorial climate they are in.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

I wake up in love, and work my skin to darkness under the equatorial sun.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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