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Metacentric
Translation of "metacentric" into Russian
metacentric
Adjective
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/
metacentric
more metacentric Comp.
most metacentric Super.
The metacentric stability of the ship was crucial for its safe navigation.
Метацентрическая устойчивость корабля была важна для его безопасного плавания.
Definitions
metacentric
Noun
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/
A chromosome in which the centromere is located approximately in the middle, giving two arms of similar length.
The karyotype contained four metacentrics and two acrocentrics.
metacentric
Adjective
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈsɛntrɪk/
Having the centromere located approximately in the middle, resulting in two arms of roughly equal length, as in a chromosome.
The metacentric chromosome was easily identifiable under the microscope due to its symmetrical appearance.
Relating to the metacentre of a floating body and its stability in water.
Metacentric height calculations determine how stable a vessel will be at sea.