Definitions for metacentric

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metacentric met·a·cen·tric

Spelling: [met-uh-sen-trik]

IPA: /ˌmɛt əˈsɛn trɪk/

Metacentric is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 719 anagrams from letters in metacentric (acceeimnrtt).

Definitions for metacentric

adjective

1. Naval Architecture. of or relating to a metacenter.
2. 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.

Origin of metacentric

meta- + -centric

Examples for metacentric

The measure of stability is expressed in inches of metacentric height.

The metacentric height of a vessel is a term used in naval architecture to express the stability of the ship.

Round the top of the scale, at D, are engraved four different draughts, and under these are the metacentric heights.