coriolis effect

Co·ri·o·lis effect

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-ee-oh-lis]
- /ˌkɔr iˈoʊ lɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-ee-oh-lis]
- /ˌkɔr iˈoʊ lɪs/

Definitions of coriolis effect words

noun coriolis effect a deflection in the path of a body moving in latitude relative to the Earth when observed from the Earth. The deflection is due to the Earth's rotation and is to the east when the motion is towards a pole 3
noun coriolis effect the apparent deflection of a moving mass of water, air, etc. to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere 3
noun coriolis effect the apparent deflection (Coriolis acceleration) of a body in motion with respect to the earth, as seen by an observer on the earth, attributed to a fictitious force (Coriolis force) but actually caused by the rotation of the earth and appearing as a deflection to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and a deflection to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. 1

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Origin of coriolis effect

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; named after Gaspard G. Coriolis (died 1843), French civil engineer

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coriolis effect popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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