amphidromic point

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Definition of amphidromic point words

noun amphidromic point a point of almost zero tidal fluctuation on the ocean surface, represented on a chart of cotidal lines by a point from which these lines radiate. 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; < Greek amphídrom(os) running both ways + -ic; see amphi-, -drome

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