coriolis force

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Synonyms: coriolis forces

Antonyms: coriolis forces

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics|meteorology}} A [[fictitious force]] that [[act]]s on [[object]]s [[in motion]] within a [[frame of reference]] that [[rotate]]s [[with respect to]] an [[inertial frame]].

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