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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal Coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces.
2. 2
   Relating to or arising from the deflective force exerted on the atmosphere due to the rotation of the earth.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-, “earth-”) + στροφή (strophḗ, “a turn, bend, twist”) + -ic.

Related phrases

coriolis forcegeostrophic windgeostrophic wind level

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