geostrophic adjective. [dʒi:ǝ(ʊ)'strɒfɪk] E20.
[from GEO- + Greek strophē a turning (from strephein to turn) + -IC.]
Meteorology & Oceanography. Of or pertaining to the Coriolis force; esp. (of a wind or ocean current) in which there is a balance between the Coriolis force and the horizontal pressure gradient. Cf. AGEOSTROPHIC.

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