Definitions

1. noun

A deflection of moving objects on Earth, caused by the Earth’s rotation, resulting in a curved path.

“The coriolis effect is responsible for the rotation of hurricanes.”

2. noun

A physical phenomenon caused by the rotation of a planet or moon, resulting in a deflection of moving objects.

“The coriolis effect is observed in the flow of air in the atmosphere.”

3. proper noun

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis, a French mathematician who first described the phenomenon.

“Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was a French engineer and mathematician.”