geostrophically

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ge·o·stroph·ic

(jē′ə-strŏf′ĭk)

adj.

Of or relating to the pseudo force caused by the earth's rotation.

[geo- + Greek strophē, a turning; see strophe + -ic.]

ge′o·stroph′i·cal·ly adv.

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geostrophically

(ˌdʒiːəʊˈstrɒfɪklɪ)

adv

(Physical Geography) in a geostrophic manner

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