tropical

Definitions

General English

  • adjective relating to hot countries

Aviation

  • adjective referring to the area between the parallels of latitude 23° 26’ north and south of the equator

Medical

  • adjective located in or coming from areas around the equator where the climate is generally very hot and humid

Military

  • adjective designed for use in hot climates
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