geostrophic

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Synonyms: apostrophic, geostrophy, geotropic

Antonyms: apostrophic, geostrophy, geotropic

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|meteorology}} Relating to the [[balance]], in the [[atmosphere]], between the horizontal [[Coriolis force]]s and the [[horizontal]] [[pressure]] [[force]]s.
2. {{lb|en|meteorology}} Relating to or arising from the [[deflective]] force exerted on the atmosphere due to the [[rotation]] of the [[earth]].

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