Cyclostrophic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌsaɪ.kləˈstɹoʊ.fɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cyclostrophic is an adjective meaning (meteorology) Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass.
Meaning
(meteorology) Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geostrophic, cyclonic, cyclogenous, baroclinic, difluent, weather.
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