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angle of declination

Definition of angle of declination

1 : the angle made by a descending line or plane with a horizontal plane
2 : the angle between the direction indicated by a magnetic needle and the true meridian

— called also magnetic declination

First Known Use of angle of declination

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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