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  1. [coordinate systems] In a planar coordinate system, the horizontal line that runs right and left (east and west of) the origin (0,0). Media\x-axis.gif
  2. [coordinate systems] In a spherical coordinate system, a line in the equatorial plane that passes through 0 degrees longitude.
  3. [mathematics] On a chart, the horizontal axis.

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