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geostrophic wind
The horizontal wind velocity for which the Coriolis force exactly balances the horizontal pressure gradient force.
- Szófaj: noun
- Ipar/Tárgykör: Earth science
- Kategória: Oceanography
- Company: Marine Conservation Society
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