Geostrophic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /d͡ʒɪ.əˈstɹoʊ.fɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Geostrophic is an adjective meaning (meteorology) Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal Coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces.
Meaning
(meteorology) Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal Coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces.
More Meanings
- (meteorology) Relating to or arising from the deflective force exerted on the atmosphere due to the rotation of the earth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quasi, cyclostrophic, geostatic, baroclinic, cyclonic, orthometric.
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