geoid in French
geoid in French is géoïde — geoid means the theoretical shape the Earth's oceans would take if shaped only by gravity and rotation, ignoring winds, tides and other forces.
geoid in French
géoïde
(geography, geodesy) The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the surface of the oceans of the Earth would take under the influence of the Earth's gravity and rotation alone, disregarding other factors such as winds and tides; that is, a surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation.
What does "geoid" mean?
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noun The theoretical shape the Earth's oceans would take if shaped only by gravity and rotation, ignoring winds, tides and other forces.
"Surveyors use the geoid as a reference surface for measuring height."
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geoid in a sentence
- Surveyors use the geoid as a reference surface for measuring height.
- The geoid dips and bulges slightly because the Earth's gravity isn't perfectly even.
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What is "geoid" in French?
"geoid" in French is géoïde. geoid means: The theoretical shape the Earth's oceans would take if shaped only by gravity and rotation, ignoring winds, tides and other forces.
How do you use "geoid" in a sentence?
Example: "Surveyors use the geoid as a reference surface for measuring height." In French, "geoid" is géoïde.
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