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ho·molo·sine pro·jec·tion

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  1. homolosine projectionnoun

    an equal-area projection map of the globe; oceans are distorted in order to minimize the distortion of the continents

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  1. homolosine projection

    A homolosine projection is a type of interrupted, equal area map projection used for world maps. It combines the sinusoidal and Mercator projections to minimize distortion of shapes and distances. This kind of projection is usually used to display data in an interrupted manner to present distinct areas or vast continents, minimizing distortion that would otherwise arise in portraying the round earth on a flat surface.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of homolosine projection in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of homolosine projection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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