Barotropic

/ˌbæroʊˈtrɑːpɪk/ adjective

Relating to atmospheric or oceanic conditions where pressure surfaces align with density surfaces, creating a stable fluid state.

From Greek 'baros' (pressure) + 'tropos' (turning/direction). The term was developed in meteorology and oceanography in the 20th century to describe pressure-density relationships.

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