azimuthal

adjective

az·​i·​muth·​al ¦a-zə-¦mə-thəl How to pronounce azimuthal (audio) -¦myü- How to pronounce azimuthal (audio)
: of or relating to azimuth : in azimuth
azimuthally adverb

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“Azimuthal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/azimuthal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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