cyclostrophic
US/ˌsaɪ.kləˈstɹoʊ.fɪk/
cyclostrophic adjective: relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass.
Adjective
cyclostrophic (comparative more cyclostrophic, superlative most cyclostrophic)
- Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass.
Forms of cyclostrophic
| comparative | more cyclostrophic |
|---|---|
| superlative | most cyclostrophic |
Origin of cyclostrophic
From cyclo- + Ancient Greek στροφή (strophḗ, “a turn, bend, twist”) + -ic.
Questions about cyclostrophic
- What does cyclostrophic mean?
- Cyclostrophic means relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass.
- What part of speech is cyclostrophic?
- Cyclostrophic is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce cyclostrophic?
- Cyclostrophic is pronounced /ˌsaɪ.kləˈstɹoʊ.fɪk/ (US).
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