equation of time
noun Astronomy.
apparent time minus mean solar time, ranging from minus 14 minutes in February to over 16 minutes in November.
Origin of equation of time
First recorded in 1720–30
Words nearby equation of time
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equational verb,
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British Dictionary definitions for equation of time
equation of time
noun
the difference between apparent solar time and mean solar time, being at a maximum in February (over 14 minutes) and November (over 16 minutes)