English

Noun

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great circle

1. A circle defined as the intersection of the surface of a sphere and a plane which passes through the centre of the sphere.
2. The shortest distance between two points on the surface of a sphere.

Related terms
great circle route

Translations
trans-top|circle
Finnish: isoympyrä
German: Gro�kreis m
Swedish: storcirkel c
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trans-top|shortest distance
Finnish: isoympyrä
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See also
small circle

ja:great circle

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