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Coriolis Dictionary

Term: Coriolis

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: (Physics) The Coriolis effect is a deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth. It affects the path of winds, currents, and missiles, and is responsible for the rotation direction of cyclones.

Sample Sentence: The Coriolis effect bends the trajectory of a thrown ball to the right in the northern hemisphere, and to the left in the southern hemisphere.

Sense 2: (Meteorology) The Coriolis parameter measures how the Coriolis effect influences the rotation of a fluid system, such as the atmosphere or ocean.

Sample Sentence: The Coriolis parameter determines the strength and direction of the atmospheric circulation patterns.

Sense 3: (Mathematics) Coriolis is a term used in mathematics to describe the dynamics of rotating systems.

Sample Sentence: In physics, understanding Coriolis forces requires a deep understanding of advanced mathematics.

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