metacentre

/ ˈmɛtəˌsɛntə /

noun

1. the intersection of a vertical line through the centre of buoyancy of a floating body at equilibrium with the formerly vertical line through the centre of gravity of the body when the body is tilted

Derived Forms

• ˌmetaˈcentric, adjective

Example Sentences

Thus, for instance, the archecentric condition of any Avian structure is a metacentre of the Sauropsidan stem.

From Project Gutenberg