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equation of time

e·qua·tion of time


noun 
Definition:
 
difference between apparent and mean time: the difference between apparent solar time and mean solar time, usually expressed as a correction to the apparent time. It varies in a complex annual pattern between maxima of about 15 minutes in February and November.

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