Subinertial
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Describing small currents that are independent of the movement of large bodies of water not-comparable
"A study in the Abrolhos Bank showed that tidal currents are weaker than subinertial currents, being more important in the cross-shelf direction than along-shelf [43 ]."
Example
More examples"A study in the Abrolhos Bank showed that tidal currents are weaker than subinertial currents, being more important in the cross-shelf direction than along-shelf [43 ]."
Etymology
From sub- + inertial.
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