geostrophic

(jē′ō sträf′ik)

adjective

designating or of a force producing deflection as a result of the earth's rotation

Origin: < geo- + Gr strophē (see strophe) + -ic

See geostrophic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to the pseudo force caused by the earth's rotation.

Origin:

Origin: geo-

Origin: + Greek strophē, a turning; see strophe

Origin: + -ic

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