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metacentric
[ met-uh-sen-trik ]
adjective
- Naval Architecture. of or relating to a metacenter.
- Genetics. of or relating to any chromosome or chromatid whose centromere is centrally located, creating two apparently equal chromosome arms. Compare acentric ( def 2 ), acrocentric, telocentric.
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- met·a·cen·tric·i·ty [met-, uh, -sen-, tris, -i-tee], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of metacentric1
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Example Sentences
The metacentric height of a vessel is a term used in naval architecture to express the stability of the ship.
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The measure of stability is expressed in inches of metacentric height.
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Round the top of the scale, at D, are engraved four different draughts, and under these are the metacentric heights.
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