equatorial current

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1. any of the ocean currents that flow westward at the equator (noun.phenomenon)

hypernym	:	ocean current,
definition	:	the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction (noun.phenomenon)

hyponym	:	north equatorial current,
definition	:	an equatorial current that flows west across the Pacific just north of the equator (noun.phenomenon)

hyponym	:	south equatorial current,
definition	:	an equatorial current that flows west across the Pacific just south of the equator (noun.phenomenon)