Loxodromic
Pronunciation: /ˈɫɑksˈoʊˈdɹɑmiˈsi/
Loxodromic (adjective)
- Describing a line on a sphere that crosses all meridians at the same angle.
Examples
- The ship followed a loxodromic course across the ocean.
- Navigators often use loxodromic paths for consistent compass headings.
Common collocations: loxodromic course, loxodromic path, follow a loxodromic route