geostrophic winds

A form of geostrophic wind — A wind whose direction and speed are determined by a balance of the horizontal pressure gradient force and the force due to the earth's rotation to the left in the northern hemisphere and to the right in the southern hemisphere.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of geostrophic wind
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