Definitions For Geostrophic

Adjective

(meteorology) Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces. (meteorology) Relating to or arising from the deflective force exerted on the atmosphere due to the rotation of the earth.

Coordinate terms

cyclostrophic

Etymology

From "earth-" + στροφή, , a turn, bend, twist + -ic.

See also

ageostrophic geostrophic wind geostrophic wind level

Is Geostrophic a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
19
Words with Friends
21

The word Geostrophic is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends

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