Superrotation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Superrotation is a noun meaning circulation of winds (around a planet) at a velocity (or angular momentum) greater than that of the surface.
Meaning
circulation of winds (around a planet) at a velocity (or angular momentum) greater than that of the surface.
Word Forms
- superrotations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include circumrotation, circumvolution, circumgyration, gyre, anticyclone, clinorotation.
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