GEOSTROPHIC
/d͡ʒɪəˈstɹəʊfɪk/
19
Scrabble
21
WWF
G(2) E(1) O(1) S(1) T(1) R(1) O(1) P(3) H(4) I(1) C(3)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/d͡ʒɪəˈstɹəʊfɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal Coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces.
- Relating to or arising from the deflective force exerted on the atmosphere due to the rotation of the earth.
Source: Wiktionary
