English
Etymology
From geo- + Greek ���ο�ή �act of turning� + -ic.

Pronunciation
IPA|/ʤɪ��str��fɪk/

Adjective
en-adj

1. (Meteorology). Referring to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal coriolis forces and the horizonal pressure forces.
2. (Meteorology). Relates to or arises from the deflective force exerted on the atmosphere due to the rotation of the earth.

See also
ageostrophic
geostrophic wind
geostrophic wind level

Category:Weather

zh:geostrophic

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