Geostrophic

//d͡ʒɪ.əˈstɹoʊ.fɪk//

Word Type

Adjective

The word "geostrophic" can be used as a adjective.

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Derived Terms

geostrophically quasigeostrophic

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Related Terms

ageostrophic geostrophic wind geostrophic wind level

Related Terms

ageostrophic atmosphere balance coriolis force deflective earth force geostrophic wind geostrophic wind level horizontal pressure rotation

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