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- [jee-uh-strof-ik, -stroh-fik]
- /ˌdʒi əˈstrɒf ɪk, -ˈstroʊ fɪk/
- /ˌdʒio.ˈstrɑː.fɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jee-uh-strof-ik, -stroh-fik]
- /ˌdʒi əˈstrɒf ɪk, -ˈstroʊ fɪk/
Definitions of geostrophic word
- adjective geostrophic of or relating to the balance between the Coriolis force and the horizontal pressure force in the atmosphere. 1
- noun geostrophic Relating to or denoting the component of a wind or current that arises from a balance between pressure gradients and Coriolis forces. 1
- adjective geostrophic of, relating to, or caused by the force produced by the rotation of the earth 0
- adjective geostrophic designating or of a force producing deflection as a result of the earth's rotation 0
- adjective geostrophic (meteorology) Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal Coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces. 0
- adjective geostrophic (meteorology) Relating to or arising from the deflective force exerted on the atmosphere due to the rotation of the earth. 0
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Origin of geostrophic
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; geo- + strophic
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Parts of speech for Geostrophic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
geostrophic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
geostrophic usage trend in Literature
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- what is geostrophic wind?
- what are geostrophic winds?
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