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geostrophic wind
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈstrɒfɪk wɪnd/A theoretical wind that results from a balance between the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force, blowing parallel to isobars in straight flow.
geosyncline
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋklaɪn/A long, narrow, deep depression in the Earth's crust, often parallel to a coastline, where thick layers of sediment accumulate and can later be compressed and uplifted to form mountain ranges.
geotag
nounverb-ambitransitiveC1
/ˈdʒiːəʊtæɡ/To add geographical location data (latitude and longitude) to a digital item, such as a photo or social media post.
geotaxis
nounVery Low
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈtæksɪs/The movement of a motile organism in response to gravity.
geotextile
nounC1
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛkstaɪl/A permeable fabric made from synthetic materials, used in civil engineering and construction to improve soil stability, provide drainage, and control erosion.
geotherm
nounRare
/ˈdʒiːə(ʊ)ˌθɜːm/A line or surface within the Earth connecting points of equal temperature.
geothermal gradient
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːəʊˌθɜːməl ˈɡreɪdiənt/The rate at which the Earth's temperature increases with depth beneath the surface.
geothermal power
nounC1
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːməl ˈpaʊə/Electrical energy generated by harnessing heat from the Earth's interior.
geotropism
nounC2+
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊpɪz(ə)m/The directional growth or movement of a plant or fungus in response to gravity.
geo–
nounLow (as an independent lexical item); High (as a productive prefix in technical/scientific vocabulary).
/ˈdʒiːəʊ-/A prefix meaning 'earth' or 'ground'; related to the Earth, the land, or the study of the Earth.
gera
nounA1
/ɡet/To obtain, receive, or become the owner of something.
gerah
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɪərɑː/An ancient Hebrew unit of weight and coin, equal to one-twentieth of a shekel.
geraint
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɛraɪnt/A Welsh masculine given name.
gerald
nounLow
/ˈdʒɛrəld/A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning "rule of the spear" or "spear wielder".
geraldine
nounVery Low
/ˈdʒɛr.əl.diːn/A female given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'ruler with the spear'.
geraldton
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Proper Noun)
/ˈdʒɛrəldtən/A proper noun referring to specific places, most commonly a city in Western Australia or a town in Ontario, Canada.
geraldton waxflower
nounRare
/ˈdʒɛrəldtən ˈwæksˌflaʊə/A small, flowering shrub native to Western Australia, known for its waxy pink or white flowers and aromatic foliage.
geranial
nounVery Low (Technical)
/dʒɪˈreɪnɪəl/A fragrant, liquid aldehyde that is a major component of the essential oils of citronella, lemongrass, and other plants, and is the trans-isomer of citral.
geraniol
nounC2
/dʒɪˈreɪnɪɒl/A colorless, fragrant alcohol found in essential oils of plants like geraniums and roses, used in perfumes and flavorings.
geranium
nounC1
/dʒəˈreɪ.ni.əm/A type of popular flowering plant with round leaves and clusters of red, pink, or white flowers, often grown in gardens and pots.

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