Coriolis effect

English

Noun

Coriolis effect (plural Coriolis effects)

  1. The supposed effect exhibited by the Coriolis force.
    • 2021, Twig Education Inc., “Lesson 14”, in Twig Science: Destination Everywhere! Grade 6, Module 2, American Paperback Edition, page 19:
      The Coriolis effect causes air at the surface of the Earth to be pulled to the east or west as it cycles through the circulation bands.
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