isoclinic line

isoclinic line

noun
an imaginary line connecting points on the earth's surface having equal magnetic dip.
Also called isoclinic, isoclinal.


Origin:
1890–95
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isoclinic line   (ī'sə-klĭn'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
A line on a map connecting points of equal magnetic inclination.
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